FORT MYERS — The holiday season can be especially difficult for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. While others may enjoy the lights, laughter, and joy of ongoing festivities, bereaved friends and family members often feel isolated and unhappy. To address these special needs, Hope Healthcare is offering a three-part support group, Surviving the Season: Getting through Thanksgiving to the New Year after Loss.

Designed for adults ages 18 and older, this virtual workshop offers professional guidance for dealing with grief and loss when emotional triggers are commonplace. A bereavement counselor will help group members develop effective coping strategies, and art and music therapists will demonstrate creative techniques to adjust to challenging new circumstances.

The group project is open to the public at no cost, thanks to generous community support. Advance registration is required for the Zoom sessions, held Thursday Nov. 3 and 17 and Dec. 8 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To learn more or register, contact Lorrie.McCann@HopeHCS.org or call 239-985-7716.

With more than 40 years of experience as a local, not-for-profit organization, Hope Healthcare is able to help people of all ages coping with grief and loss. Professional counselors lead groups including Bereaved Mothers, Men’s Grief Toolkit, Young Widows and Widowers, Healing Survivors of Suicide, and other special topics. Hope also offers urgent crisis support for local schools and businesses as well as an LGBTQ+ group, counseling in Spanish and age-appropriate help for children and teens. Visit HopeHCS.org/counseling for more information.