Groups

New Beginnings Wellesley Hills believes in the power of small group support!

From our experience, we know that in a small group, there is a more comfortable environment for sharing experiences and concerns, and for developing the confidence you’ll need to grow through your pain of loss. Our groups are led by our volunteers, who understand where you are and what you are feeling because they have been there too. These folks will help you better understand your own situation and help start you on the path of healing. You’ll also be getting support from other members of the group, people just like you. Listening to others coping skills, self-help routines, and even just their own stories can help in ways you don’t even realize.

Depending on how many people we have in attendance on any given week, we either have 1 or 2 groups:

Good Grief:
For those that are actively grieving. Whether it be by death, divorce, separation, there is no loss too big or small. It also doesn’t matter how long it has been since your loss, there may have been an anniversary or a holiday that triggered your grief. Always remember, there is no time limit on grief, and grief can be utterly exhausting. During the meeting you will find a compassionate ear which enables newcomers to be able to relate to others with a similar background and or experience. The discussions are both structured and open.
 
Moving Forward:
Is dedicated to helping people make a life after they get over the worst of their loss. We try to focus on how to turn negative experiences into a positive attitude going forward. The group is for people who feel they have gotten past their initial pains and want to reflect on the growth they’ve achieved. The discussions are both structured and open.
 
Only you can decide which group you want to attend. If you feel that you need to be in Good Grief this week, then you go to Good Grief. Again, it doesn’t matter how much time has passed since your loss, if you are having a difficult time, that’s where you belong. You can go back and forth between groups if you like. You can try one the first week, go to the other the second week, and on and on. No one will ever presume to tell you where you are in your own grieving process, because everyone’s different. Always remember – there is no time limit on grief. 


Weekly Meeting Schedule

New Beginnings Wellesley Hills meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. Our typical meeting schedule is as follows:

  • 6:30 to 6:45 PM – Orientation for visitors & newcomers
  • 6:30 to 6:55 PM – Social time & refreshments
  • 7:00 to 7:45 PM – Program / Group activity / Speaker
  • 7:45 to 7:55 PM – Opening Circle / Visitor Welcome / Announcements
  • 8:00 to 9:00 PM – Support Time / Small Group format