Grief Support Group Offered

Free program offers help for those recovering from loss of loved ones

If you have experienced the death of a loved one, grief is the normal and natural response to loss.

Conducted by certified grief specialist, Marla Mercer Cole, MS, LPC, this seven-week free evening program provides a step-by-step approach for those who wish to address their loss issues and move through their grief toward a richer quality of life.

Dates:                                      February 24th – April 7^th (Monday evenings)

Time:                                       6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Place:                                      The Bethany Children’s Health Center

                                                Chickasaw Room

(Formerly the Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital)

6800 NW 39th Expy, Bethany, OK    73008

To enroll for the session:   Call 405-603-1708. Programs are free of charge; space is limited.

Marla Cole is a licensed professional counselor specializing in the field of grief and loss. As current vice president of Mercer-Adams Funeral Service in Bethany, she also directs the aftercare program for families they serve and oversees community relations. 

Some common grief responses include appetite loss, difficulty sleeping, feelings of guilt or regret, lack of concentration, mood changes, and numbness or crying.