Anticipatory Grief Group for Dementia Caregivers

Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter in partnership with Westchester Jewish Community Services. Facilitated by Sarah Lieberman, LMSW.

Mondays: April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 and June 6.
Six sessions from 1:30-2:45 p.m.

Session 1: April 25
• Introductions • Definition of anticipatory grief
• Review of current literature • Prevalence today

Session 2: May 2
• The family caregiver
• Role changes
• Anticipation and dread
• Identity and relationships
• Imagining bereavement

Session 3: May 9
• Self-care

Session 4: May 16
• Tolerating ambiguity and ambivalence
• Ambiguous loss

Session 5: May 23
• Concrete and emotional issues

Session 6: June 6
• Finding meaning
• Continuing bonds and attachment
• Discovering hope

To register or for more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.