Individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one to cancer are invited to join Winthrop-University

Hospital’s free Bereavement Group beginning Monday, January 30, 2012. Sessions will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 PM for six consecutive Mondays (from January 30 through March 5) at the Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, 1300 Franklin Avenue, Suite ML-5 in Garden City.

Bereavement is the period of grief and mourning after a death - and is part of the normal process of reacting to a loss. Individuals may experience grief as a mental, physical, social or emotional reaction. Although these reactions are normal, the process can be isolating; supportive services can help.

The group is being conducted by Mary Rzeszut, LMSW, a licensed social worker from Winthrop’s Institute for Cancer Care. “Having the opportunity to receive support with others who have experienced a similar loss can help an individual heal,” she said.

Sessions are free, but registration is required. For further information or to register, please call 1-516-663-3867. Please note that individuals interested in the group after the start date of January 30 are welcome.