Support Groups
Please note: Space is limited. Each participant must complete registration with Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) prior to group participation. No drop-ins, please. Groups are subject to cancellation based on low enrollment.
To register, please contact HSB’s intake coordinator at 805-563-8820. All groups are free of charge.
Holiday Ornament Making Workshop
Tuesday 12/3/2024, In Person
This workshop is an opportunity for families to come together and decorate an ornament and/or wreath in remembrance of their loved one on this first holiday season without them.
Grief Support for the Holidays
Tuesdays 11/12/2024 - 12/10/2024, In Person
The holidays can be a difficult time of year to navigate following the death of a loved one. This group will support healthy coping skills for making it through the holidays.
Write From the Body for Anticipatory Grief
TBD, In Person
Write From the Body: Processing Anticipatory Grief through Word and Movement is a 6-week personal writing group for adults who are anticipating the death of a loved one.
End of Year Workshop for Middles
12/27/24, In Person
This is a one time workshop opportunity for middles (ages 9-12) who have experienced a significant loss to come together for a day of reflection and community. Participants will partake in creative grief-focused activities and fun games. Lunch will be provided.
Somatic Awareness for Anticipatory Grief
TBD, In Person
Inspired by the Somatic Awareness in Grief offering at Hospice of Santa Barbara, this unique offering will be body awareness practices and tools for those who are struggling with terminal illness or anticipatory loss of a loved one.
Write From the Body: Processing Grief through Word and Movement
Tuesdays 10/8/2024 - 11/12/2024, In Person
6-week personal writing group for bereaved adults. Facilitators will create a safe space for participants to explore their grief, share their stories, and support each other.
Navigating Grief Through Song Workshop
Friday 9/13/2024, In Person
Come experience the benefits of singing in a group and return home with songs and practices that can be woven into daily life to support the grief journey.
Somatic Awareness in Grief Group
Wednesdays 8/28/2024 - 10/02/2024, In Person
A 6 week course to learn different supportive and nourishing rituals while moving through grief.
Healing Grief Through Art Group
Mondays 9/9/24 - 11/4/24, via Zoom
For individuals who have experienced a significant loss.
Healing Grief Through Art Workshop
TBD, In Person
For individuals who have experienced a significant loss.
Healing the Loss of an Adult Child
Tuesday Afternoons weekly ongoing via zoom
Join other parents who have lost an adult child in navigating the journey of grief and healing.
Healing Suicide Loss
TBD
Support group for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Healing the Loss of a Loved One
Tuesdays, 8/13/2024 - 9/17/2024, In Person
A support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Pet Loss Support Group
Wednesdays, 9/4/2024 - 10/9/2024 Via Zoom
For those who are grieving the loss of their beloved animal companion
Loss of Spouse or Partner Support Groups
Weekly on Monday Evenings, and Twice Monthly on Thursday Afternoons ongoing
Support group for adults who have lost a spouse or partner.
Healing Through Poetry via Zoom
Monday Afternoons weekly ongoing
This group via Zoom examines techniques that will allow members to express their grief through the written word.