Press release provided by Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice to Patch. 

Holidays can be tough when you’re grieving. For most people, the holidays are a happy, festive time of year. But, if you are facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one, the season can be lonely, depressing and often difficult to handle. Holidays or not, it is important for you to find a way to take care of yourself.

The Samaritan Center for Grief Support, a member of the Samaritan Family of Services, announces the start of a free, one-session support group to help those grieving the loss of a loved one cope during the holiday season.

For supportive information on how to get through the holidays, register for one of four local Coping with the Holidays 1-hour sessions.

• Thursday, December 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the  Samaritan Center for Grief Support, located at 5 Eves Drive, Suite 180 in Marlton

• Monday, December 10 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Cinnaminson Library, located at 1619 Riverton Road in Cinnaminson

• Tuesday, December 11 at 1 p.m. at the West Deptford Free Public Library, located at 420 Crown Point Road in Thorofare

While there is no charge, pre-registration is required by calling (800) 596-8550. To view a complete schedule of upcoming support groups visit www.SamaritanHealthcareNJ.org.