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Mission Statement:

"Loss is the fundamental human experience, universally shared and collectively survived generation after generation." (Eleanor Munro)

To provide a comprehensive counseling and educational center for grief and loss issues in Pueblo, Colorado and the Southern Colorado area. We provide:

Acknowledgment
Validation
Inspiration and Hope
Education
Advocacy
Support

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Thank you!

The Center for Grief & Loss Counseling and Education wishes to express its appreciation to the CHAMBERLAIN FOUNDATION for their grant, which has also allowed us to expand our therapy for children.
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Donations:

We are a non-profit organization and any donations provided to the Center can be deducted from your income taxes per your accountant's instructions. A statement at the end of the year will be provided to you upon request.

Individual & Couples Counseling: Donation requested: $75.00/session. Please discuss your financial situation with your counselor to determine if your counselor will accept less.

Support Groups: A minimum donation of $5.00 is requested for the Friendship Connection, or $10.00 is requested for the Children's Support Group.

Special Events, Seminars and Consultations: Inquire.

We are currently requesting to be providers for numerous insurance companies. Please inquire if you have mental health coverage under an insurance company. By accepting payment at the time of service, we are able to keep our costs down, which is beneficial to all parties. Checks and cash payments are acceptable.

www.CenterForGrief.org

Honoring Your Grief Process. Loss Isn't Always About Death.

"Grieving is a matter of relearning how to be in the world." Thomas Attig

Since you are visiting this site, chances are you are grieving a major loss in your life. When we think of grief, we think of the death of someone close—a parent, spouse, sibling, friend, or child. Or, you may even be experiencing the death of a beloved pet.

There are also other kinds of loss that involve grieving, however, such as divorce or relationship problems, job loss, re-locating, chronic illness, a spiritual crises, and other life transitions. Common symptoms of grief may include anger, not being able to sleep or eat, impatience, feeling guilty, not being able to make decisions, feeling “fine” one minute and crying the next.

If you find that you can’t really talk about your feelings with family and friends and that people around you “don’t seem to understand,” you may benefit from individual or group counseling to help you get through a myriad of feelings.

If you’ve heard phrases, such as “you’ll get over it,” “life goes on,” “time heals all wounds,” and “there’s nothing you can do about it, so why dwell on it?” perhaps we can help you on your path toward healing. Your grief process is uniquely your own.

Contact Us:

Phone: 719.564.0500

Email: counselors @ centerforgrief.org

Address: 2310-A South Prairie Avenue, Pueblo CO 81005

(Torres Plaza: Between Bockman and Tucci)

We are open by appointment only.

We Believe:

"The cycle of grief has its own timetable. Until that cycle is honored and completed, we are moving along life's path with an anchor down." (Ann Linnea)

We believe that grief is heavy work.

We believe the human spirit is full of resilience, love, and courage.

We believe that growth can result from our hardships
and despair.

We believe that people have the answers they seek
within themselves.

We believe that people are ultimately interested in discovering the meaning of life from their own individual perspective, which is personal and intimate, and that loss which leads to our grief, propels us toward understanding our spiritual existence.

We believe that people should be treated with unconditional positive regard, honesty, authenticity, equity, and humor.

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IN MEMORY. . .

This feature is for the purpose of letting the community of Pueblo and the southern Colorado region have a voice and to honor, and perhaps heal from, your personal losses. While not every submission can be accepted, we will attempt to accept all short submissions of up to 2 poems, one story, a journal entry, artwork or photograph (sent by email), with brief text. All text must be under 300 words. Keep a copy of your original, as no submissions will be returned. All contributors retain copyright.