Grief counseling

The goal of grief counseling is to help individuals regain stability and learn how best to respond to the pain of grief so there is less suffering.

No. Psychotherapy focuses on helping individuals resolve psychological injuries from the past and address thought patterns that interfere with well-being and relationships.

After you submit a request, a grief counselor will contact you for a phone consultation. This initial conversation helps you and the counselor get to know each other and determine whether individual grief counseling is the best fit for your needs and personal history.

If your needs are more complex or extend beyond the scope of grief counseling, the counselor may recommend working with a licensed therapist. In some cases, the grief counselor can collaborate with your therapist—either one you already have or one you establish care with—to ensure coordinated support.

Grief counseling sessions are held in a private space at Peppi’s House, Tucson Medical Center's inpatient hospice unit.

You can find us on the TMC's main campus at:

Counseling sessions are 60 minutes, typically with two weeks between the first and second grief counseling session.

The interval for remaining sessions is three to four weeks.

Yes! Many people find it beneficial to participate in both at the same time, and people often join the grief support group after completing counseling.

Of course! In addition to joining a community group or grief and mindfulness circle, TMC Hospice also has a variety of audio shorts, videos, readings and more that can help you before, during and well after your counseling sessions.

It’s important that you discover the resources and care that work best for you—and TMC Hospice is here to offer the tools you need to do so.