The Center for Loss and Transition

Hospice of Acadiana provides free bereavement services to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. It doesn't matter whether your loved one was a patient of Hospice of Acadiana, Inc., another hospice provider, or was not a hospice patient at all.

The only requirement for service is being a resident in our 9-parish service area: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion.

Center staff include nationally certified bereavement counselors who specialize in grief therapy. The Center offers comprehensive services, including:

• individual counseling
• support groups
• labyrinth walks and workshops
• workshops on loss and transition

Our bereavement staff seeks to keep in touch with family members for at least 13 months.

• Pet Therapy

  In collaboration with Pet Partners of Acadiana, we provide animal-assisted therapy. Well-trained and screened handlers and their animals help to improve comfort and participation in therapy.

• Camp Brave Hearts

  Studies of the grief process in children have shown that play, peer support, and interaction are an integral part of the healing process. At our annual summer camp, children ages 6-12 discover they are not alone in their grief. The camp is a safe, supportive place for them to share their stories, express their feelings, and learn coping skills to deal with and manage grief and loss.

• Social Connections through Grief

  These programs are to provide a safe space for those grieving to socially connect with others and attend outings without being alone.

  Our social programs include Dine Around and RSVP Group. 

• Creative Therapy

  Throughout the year, various workshops that include art therapy, music therapy, and creative writing are offered. Our creative therapy workshops provide an alternative medium for working through grief, while giving insight into ourselves and our emotions.

• Mindful Yoga

  Specifically designed to help heal your heart and build spiritual strength, while releasing the physical tension of grief, classes are led by licensed yoga instructors. We focus on healing and breathing. No experience or flexibility required.

• Grief Workshop Series

  Our grief workshop series are designed to provide education and support in small groups. Workshop Series includes Transitions through Grief and Grief and the Holidays.

  Pre-registration is required.

  
  

• Children's Individual Counseling

  Play therapy is a unique way of working with children who are grieving. The Children’s Resource Room supports play therapy for our younger clients, allowing for self-expression as they transform and heal through their grief.

• Counseling (Individual or Group)

  Grief Support Groups

  Find comfort and encouragement in our support groups. Facilitated by licensed professionals, the support group is for any adult experiencing grief because of the loss of a loved one. They are open groups, and new members are welcome at any time with day and evening options. No pre-registration required.

  Individual Counseling

  One-on-one counseling is provided for those who may be experiencing difficult emotions and reactions related to their grief. Individual counseling sessions are provided by licensed professionals. Please call us to schedule an appointment.