Tabitha Offers a Variety of Support Groups in January

Tabitha (Tabitha.org), Nebraska’s industry-leading senior care provider, is offering a variety of support groups in Lincoln and Lancaster County throughout January. Online grief and support groups are open to anyone in the community and are a great way to find support while sharing common experiences and coping tips in the safety and comfort of your home. Your loved one did not have to be with Tabitha. Participation is free, please register online at Tabitha.org/Hospice/Bereavement.

  • “Grieving Gracefully Book Club,” held every second and fourth Tuesday, January 12 and 26, 12–1 p.m. The support group will read and discuss, Choosing to See: A Journey of Struggle and Hope by Mary Beth Chapman, a book that focuses on moving through grief with faith. For questions, please call Juanita Steenbakkers at (402) 416-7365.
  • “Growing Through Grief Support Group,” held every Tuesday beginning January 19, 3 p.m. This six-week support group is dedicated for those who recently lost a loved one. Share your story with others who are going through a common experience while receiving helpful tips to successfully move through the grief journey. For questions, please call Abby Henre at (402) 486-8546.
  • “HOPE Book Club,” held every first and third Thursday beginning January 21, 10–11 a.m. The support group will read and discuss The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion, a memoir of her first year after her husband’s death. For questions, please call Tabitha Hoffman at (402) 362-7739.
  • “Caregiver Support Group,” held every Thursday beginning January 21, 2 p.m. This eight-week support group is dedicated for those who are caring for a spouse, parent or other loved one with a serious illness. Each week will cover a different caregiving topic. For questions, please call Juanita Steenbakkers at (402) 416-7365.

Tabitha is also offering online hospice volunteer training. Hospice volunteering is a rewarding opportunity that provides companionship, pet therapy, bereavement support, respite care, and office and clerical support while providing comfort and joy to Tabitha clients and families. For questions or to learn more, visit Tabitha.org or contact Rae Dixon, Tabitha Hospice volunteer coordinator, at (402) 486-8577 / Rae.Dixon@Tabitha.org.