What is our mission
This mental health service is dedicated to assisting the newly bereaved through private counseling, support groups and workshops. Educational opportunities are also offered to enhance a greater understanding of bereavement through graduate courses, training programs for caregivers and publication of literature.
The director of this center is Luciano Sabatini PhD, a counseling psychologist who specializes in bereavement. He has been facilitating support groups for the bereaved on Long Island for over 30 years and is currently the bereavement coordinator at St. Bernard parish in Levittown. The program at St. Bernard offers general bereavement groups for those with a recent loss, a group for survivors of suicide loss and a bereaved parents group. He is also an adjunct professor at Hofstra University where he teaches a course, "Counseling for death, Dying and Bereavement" to graduate students in mental health programs.
Dr. Sabatini has published two books, "Bereavement Counseling in the School Setting" and "Lessons Learned on Grief"
Support Group Schedule
St. Bernard, Levittown, (newly bereaved), every Saturday,
Sept 23 to Nov 18 11:00 AM to 12:15 AM
St. Bernard Bereaved parents group meets on 1st & 3rd Monday of the month. starting in September 7:00 PM to 8:15
St Joseph the Worker, E. Patchogue (newly bereaved), every Thursday, Sept 21 to Nov 16 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Other Services
Individual and family counseling-- moderate fees on sliding scale
Training for support group facilitators, six weekly meetings from Sept 30 to Nov 4 at St. Bernard in Levittown 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM ($75 fee)
Our Counseling
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Relationships
Depression & Anxiety
Relationships
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Marriage and family counseling sessions are held with both couples and families in a supportive environment to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.