
“After my sister died, I didn’t feel the need to go to any support groups because I thought I could cope on my own. It wasn’t until I started attending the COPE sibling group that I realized I needed the support and sensitivity of people who have suffered a similar loss.” – GJ
Support groups offer siblings the companionship and true understanding from others who have also lost a sibling and are experiencing the similar challenges that living with this loss brings. Participating in a group offers many benefits including:
- Receiving emotional support in a safe and non-judgmental environment
- An opportunity to begin and continue the healing process through sharing your own story and hearing the stories of others.
- Learn coping skills to help you through the difficult days of your grief journey.
- The opportunity to discover new traditions and ideas to keep your sibling present in your hearts and in your memories.
- Increased understanding of how other family members react to loss.
- Permission to grieve and permission to live.
Due to New York State Licensing laws, we can only register NYS residents for telehealth and support groups
Support Groups:
All new attendees must first fill out our intake form.
Siblings are welcome to attend more than one group, but all current participants who plan to attend a group that they have not attended before must first contact COPE at claire@copefoundation.org.
If you have any questions about our groups or programs, please contact COPE at 516-274-0540 or claire@copefoundation.org.