July, August, September 2025 Grief Support Groups
Dealing with grief can be a difficult and emotional experience. The Capital Caring Health team is here to help you on this journey. Our grief support program offers compassionate care and a wide range of services for individuals and families struggling with loss. For more information or to speak with a team member, call 844-4-GRIEVE (844-447-4383).
Educational Grief Groups
The Grief Journey Presentation
Dates/Times (Choose 1 Date):
Saturdays, July 26, August 23, September 20 from 10:00 – 11:30 am
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, August 12, September 16 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
You will learn about some of the common reactions to grief, how grief affects you, the tasks of grief and taking care of yourself in your grief journey. This presentation is recommended for persons whose loss was at least six weeks prior.
Bereaved must register with the bereavement program prior to participation. Registration is complete once you’ve spoken to a Grief Intake Counselor, submitted consent forms, and registered 48 hours in advance. Sessions may be canceled if registration is low. Grief support groups and workshops are offered at no cost to the entire community, not only hospice recipients. For more information or to speak with a team member, call 844-4-GRIEVE (844-447-4383).
Virtual Drop-In Grief Support Groups
1st & 3rd Wednesdays monthly 11:00 am – 12:30 pm 1st & 3rd Wednesdays monthly 3:00 – 4:30 pm
2nd & 4th Mondays monthly 6:30 – 8:00 pm
2nd & 4th Thursdays monthly 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
A Man’s Grief
1st & 3rd Wednesdays monthly 6:30 – 8:00 pm
A Man’s Grief – Part 2
2nd Wednesdays monthly 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Adult Loss of Parent
1st & 3rd Mondays monthly 6:30 – 8:00 pm;
1st & 3rd Tuesdays monthly 6:30 – 8:00 pm;
1st &3rd Wednesdays monthly 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Varied Loss
2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly 3:00 – 4:00 pm
In-Person Grief Support Groups
Loss of Spouse/Partner – (Choose 1)
2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: 3180 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 500
Falls Church, VA 22042
July 23, 30, August 6, 13 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location: Friendship Heights Office,
5225 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 503, DC 20015
Varied Grief
1st Monday monthly 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: The Kensington Reston,
11501 Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston, VA 20191
2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: 3180 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 500
Falls Church, VA 22042
Additional Grief Supports
Dates TBD. Please inquire if you are interested in any of the groups listed below.
Social Impact of Grief
Explore and acknowledge how grief can impact social experiences and result in a refinement and reconfiguration of social networks and relationship values.
Continuing Bonds
Learn how our deceased loved ones can continue to teach us about life and self.
Grief and Stress
We are a ‘stressed out’ culture. Grief takes it to a new level. Come and look at ways to identify grief stressors that are active in your life and explore ways to reduce that stress meaningfully.
Growth through Grief
Support grievers in owning how grief changes us by using the following lenses: 1) ability to navigate uncertainty (trust); 2) facing fear (courage); 3) claiming values and needs (self-respect). Participants will engage in short exercise on each theme and are invited to reflect on their unique evolution through grief.
LGBTQ+ Grief Support
This group offers a supportive and safe environment for LGBTQ+ persons to share their grief experiences and emotions, listen to and support others in their grief, and learn coping strategies to help them move forward in their grief journey.
Death Anniversaries
Learn how to honor and normalize the strong emotions and memories that reemerge around death anniversaries. For persons whose loss is at least nine months prior.
Meditations through Grief – Guided Meditation
Using your breath and relaxation techniques; decrease stress, increase compassionate responses, and regulate your body.
Creative Writing- Processing Grief with Haiku
Using simple writing prompts, explore your grief through words and the act of putting these words on paper. Processing Grief with Haiku
Paws to Remember: Pet Loss Support
A companion animal can play a very important role in our lives, and their loss can be profound. Join this compassionate and empathetic space to be supported as you grieve your beloved pet. Share your story and connect with others who understand your grief. This workshop is intended to offer comfort to all grieving animal lovers who have experienced the loss of a pet in the last six months.
Our Grief support groups and workshops remain available to anyone in our community who has experienced the death of a loved one – not only hospice recipients. They are also offered at no charge.
Complete the form below to request Grief Support Services with a Grief Counselor