Posted by zinya on July 17, 2003, at 18:26:45
In reply to Re: Dentist the shakes - tomorrow, posted by Susy on July 17, 2003, at 10:16:58
Hola Suzy,
I just now heard back from the bereavement counselor I mentioned to you. I'd left her a message yesterday, then we missed each other twice, but she got me now, and she is very happy to have you call her to talk about your situation and the possibility of either your joining one of her own groups or if there might be one even closer to where you live. You recall I was suggesting that this service (which is funded by a grant, you do not have to pay for it at all) is for those grieving a family member, and there are groups particularly dealing with loss of a parent such as you are going through as well as I am.
This counselor's name is Paula, and she's a wonderful, very supportive, very helpful woman who I believe will make you feel very comfortable and at ease immediately. She's very calm, an excellent listener. And she makes a point of returning messages when she knows she has time to give full consideration, not rushed. She told me to have you call her -- her work number is 310-423-9534. You can call her anytime and leave a message if she doesn't answer, with your number and when she could reach you.
Then she'll want to get to know you and your situation somewhat over the phone and then be able to offer some ideas for the best plan.(Her own office -- as part of Cedars Sinai Hospice service -- is on Robertson Blvd. in Beverly Hills, south of 3rd -- and the groups meet in a different building on La Cienega, also south of 3rd. Just to give you an idea already of what part of town she is in herself. She may know of a place closer to you, but I also know I can vouch for her as a wonderful counselor. But you need something that is convenient enough that you don't have extra problems just because of distance. I realize if you come over the mountain, like on Laurel Canyon, it's probably not too far for you, but still, that would be your decision to make.)
I hope this sounds good to you. I truly think it would be better, as I'm sure there is a strong element of your loss of su madre that is intensifying your stress.
sending you abrazos y besos,
zinya> Just here to say hi to everyone. Cher you scare me your post looked like if you were saying good bye and I said nooooo you can not go now that I finally found someone like you, hopefuly you will be able to keep typing a little everyday? It makes us all feel better when you are here.
> Mercedes, Kim, Zinya, sorry I was reading the posts whenever I had a chance and I don't know if I missed something, yesterday was not one of my best days with a headache all day and my heart pounding like crazy even though I took my Xanex every 5 hours. I don't even know how I did all the things I did. I think I will make an appointment with the only Dr. I know, the one that last time didn't want to give me more Xanex, but I just have like 2 more pills left. =(
> I will see if he can referral (sorry my speling)
> to a Psiquiatry or to a County Hospital,because they don't give me attention there unless I am referred or in emergencies. I will tell you later.
> Hugs, Susy
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