Welcome to “Live Well and Thrive,” a podcast recognizing the hard work, dedication, and diversity of our team at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. Grief binds us together as human beings; it’s something we all experience, and, in healthcare, encounter both professionally and personally in the work we do to serve others. Unfortunately, left unacknowledged and unsupported, grief can lead to addiction, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and poor physical and mental health. Today I’m happy to be joined by Leah Hellerstein, LCSW, MPH Hospice Social Services Manager, Volunteer and Bereavement Services Coordinator and Carley Rencher Chen, LCSW, Hospice Social Worker for a conversation on grief. They will help us unpack what grief is and why it is important to acknowledge. They’ll also give us a better understanding of the grieving process and how it can help a person’s well-being. Additionally, we’ll learn about the valuable Kaiser Permanente resources available to help support our team when it comes to managing and overcoming grief.

See the important work of our guests below:

https://hospice-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/support/after-your-loss/sf/

Kaiser Permanente NorCal Hospice: DROP-IN ONLINE GRIEF SUPPORT SERIES

January – April 2024

All Classes offered at No Charge

Open to Kaiser Permanente Members and the Community at Large

Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Hospices of Northern CA

THURSDAYS AT 12:00-1:00

TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE- Links for both shared in weekly invites, No RSVP needed, may join either group when desired.

OPTION 1: Educational Information, optional sharing in the chat

OPTION 2: Small group discussion and sharing on the same topic

For Questions or Invitation to the Teams Meetings, Contact:

Jessica Lawrence: 925-229-7817 or jessica.m.lawrence@kp.org

Rina Breakstone: 510-752-4076 or rina.x.breakstone@kp.org

Carley Rencher Chen: carley.r.chen@kp.org

Leigh-Ann Santillanes-Delgado at: leigh-ann.x.santillanes-delgado@kp.org

Attend one or more- as desired- NO registration needed.

Bereavement Support Education Groups are held both online by video or call in, and in person. To register for any of these groups, or for further information about Kaiser Permanente Bereavement Services, please email sfobereavement@kp.org or call (415) 833-3173.

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