Schorman Center Grief Services
The Schorman Center offers compassionate grief support to ALL Warren County residents navigating loss, regardless of whether their loved one received care from Hospice of Warren County. Our services are offered at low or no-cost to ensure that every neighbor who needs support has access to it. The Schorman Center Children’s Grief Program is proudly provided at no cost.
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Individual Adult Grief Counseling (sessions held at 1 Main Avenue, Warren)
Individual Children’s Grief Counseling (sessions held in school or at 1 Main Avenue, Warren)
Family Grief Counseling (upon request)
Grief Counseling for Local Business/Organization Employees (upon request)
Group Grief Counseling for Students (available to all County schools upon request)
Bereavement Bears *
Commemorative mailings on significant days *
Monthly Check-In Phone Calls *
Grief Yoga (every Wednesday at 5 PM, First Lutheran Church, Warren, $5.00 per class)
Annual Memorial Service (1st Sunday in November, location varies, check Facebook for information)
Women’s Grief Group (3rd Tuesday monthly , 5PM First Lutheran Church, Warren)
4 Week Grief Workshop (held periodically throughout the year)
“Going Solo” Life Skills Workshops (held in November)
Grief library (open to public)
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Grief counselors sent to local schools following the death of students and faculty members
Grief in-service presentation to local school counselors
Member of the YMCA-sponsored group, Be Well Collaborative, promoting activities linking physical and mental wellness.
“What’s Your 60?” YMCA High School Student Expo - providing students with guidance in navigating grief.
Memory Garden Opening - ribbon tree and candle lighting ceremony.
Schorman Center Client Testimonials
Children’s Group Grief Counseling Client
Grief Yoga Clients
Individual Adult Grief Counseling Client
Annual Schorman Center Events
Held annually on the first Sunday in November at 3:00pm, this non-denominational service honors and celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed. Each year, the service is hosted at a different location within Warren County. Individuals and families are invited to submit the name(s) of loved ones, whether their passing was recent or many years ago, to be read aloud during the service.
Following the service, attendees are welcome to gather for an informal reception featuring light refreshments and an opportunity for fellowship with others who have come together in remembrance. Please follow our Facebook page for updates and announcements regarding the location of the upcoming service.
Memorial Service
Going Solo Grief Workshops
Going Solo is a series of grief workshops designed to support individuals who are newly single following the loss of a partner. The program offers practical guidance and life skills to help participants navigate their “new normal” with greater confidence and independence.
Workshops are held each November and focus on everyday living skills. Past sessions have included topics such as basic car maintenance, home repair, cooking for one, understanding important legal documents related to end-of-life planning, and strategies for avoiding scams. Registration is required. Please follow us on Facebook for upcoming dates, workshop details, and registration information.
Grief Yoga
Grief Yoga combines the practice of yoga with bereavement support. It is specifically designed to support body, mind, and spirit through the grief process. Yoga postures can assist in working through symptoms associated with grief such as poor sleep, intense emotions and holding stress in the body.
Specially trained grief yoga Instructor Sarah Monticue and grief counselor Maureen Emerling lead participants through breathing exercises, gentle yoga poses, and guided relaxation that are appropriate for all fitness levels. Grief yoga sessions provide a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings in mind and body.
Classes are held each Wednesday at 5pm in the First Lutheran Church of Warren’s Old Fellowship Hall (109 W. Third Street, Warren). PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, please call 814-723-8060 today!
Memory Garden Opening & Volunteer Appreciation
Held annually during the first week of June, Hospice of Warren County’s Memory Garden Opening and Volunteer Appreciation brings our community together to remember loved ones and honor the volunteers who compassionately served them. The ceremony takes place in our serene Memory Garden at 1 Main Avenue in Warren, PA.
Surrounded by the beauty of nature, the evening includes a candle-lighting remembrance, a Memory Ribbon Tree, and a special burning ceremony for the ribbons placed the previous year. All Warren County neighbors are warmly invited to join us for an evening of peace, reflection, and gratitude for the lives we cherish and for those who dedicate their time to caring for others. Follow us on Facebook for more information.
Symptoms of grief can manifest in many ways. Grief can affect your emotional, mental and physical health.
If you find yourself experiencing …
Deep feelings of sorrow, anger, guilt
Tightness in the throat or heaviness in the chest
Difficulty to concentrating
Sensing your loved one’s presence and talking to them
Exhaustion and difficulty sleeping
Feeling compelled to talk about your loved one
Frequent mood swings
Crying at unexpected times
All of these symptoms (and more!) are natural and normal grief responses. The Schorman Center’s bereavement services can help you identify and understand the range of emotions you may encounter during the grieving process. You do not have to go through grief alone.
This song highlights the feelings of early grief felt by so many. Give it a listen and see if you agree. Do you have a favorite song that helps you through sadness and loss? Share it with us – we might feature it here!
Hospice of Warren County is a proud United Fund of Warren County participant.