Bereavement Education

Services for educators and mental health professionals.

Calvary Hospital’s
Annual Bereavement Course

Calvary Hospital’s Annual Bereavement Course, virtual since 2020, begins March 2026 and is designed for those in the helping professions. This 9-month course will be taught by various specialists from Calvary Hospital/Hospice. Course offerings explore fundamentals of grief counseling, how adults, children and adolescents respectively are affected by death and loss, the complex relationship between trauma and grief, among other important topics.

The course meets live on Zoom. The 9-month course will be delivered monthly on a Wednesday starting March 25 – November 18, 2026. Attendees must be present during the days and times the course is offered; it will not be recorded.

Successful completion requires that participants: (1) register for the course, and (2) complete course evaluations for each lecture attended. Contact hours will only be awarded for completed programs.

Course Fees

$375.00 for the full 9 month course
$275.00 each (2 or more from the same institution.)
$125 for Grad Students (with proof of enrollment)
$60 for an individual course

Registration, Program Schedule, and Full Course Details

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For more information

contact Joanne Castellanos at:
jcastellanos@calvaryhospital.org or
calvarybereavement@calvaryhospital.org

Support Groups

A connection to Calvary is not necessary to participate in any Calvary support group. All groups are offered at a nominal fee.

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Attending Support Groups

Anyone who is interested in participating must schedule a meeting with one of our bereavement counselors before attending their first session.

To schedule an appointment:
please call us at 718-518-2281 or email us.

Bereavement Services for Hospice

Spring 2024 Calendar
Calvary Hospice provides informational and supportive sessions on Zoom to anyone who has experienced a loss on hospice. Sessions will cover a variety of topics about the grieving process and how to cope. Everyone is welcome to join any or all of the following sessions — no registration required.

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