Support Group and Seminar Descriptions
Ongoing Support Groups
Living OnThese are on-going groups where grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending on the interests of those attending the group. The focus of these groups is to express feelings and experiences related to the loss in a supportive, caring and non-judgmental environment.
Bereavement Series
Journey Through GriefThis program is a series of weekly sessions offering insights and coping skills for an adult’s journey through grief. Practical handouts are provided with each session. Advanced registration is required.
Griefshare™
Griefshare is a faith-based grief program open to anyone in the community grieving a loss. It’s led by a Griefshare-certified facilitator. Advanced registration is required. www.griefshare.com.
Special Sessions
Memorial ServiceMemorial services are regularly scheduled around the state to provide an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of our loved one. Participants are encourages to share their memories in a variety of ways – through readings, music, poetry, photos, mementos, etc.
Hope After Loss
A presentation in the perspective of hope in the midst of mourning.
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| Powerful Tools for Caregivers 10:00 am Powerful Tools for Caregivers @ Hospice of Michigan Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm This six-part series of workshops will help you take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend (no professional caregivers, please). Whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives[...] Lunch Bunch 11:30 am Lunch Bunch @ TBD: call for registration Oct 1 @ 11:30 am A social group for those who have lost a spouse or partner and are interested in sharing a meal together. Join us for this monthly group at a local restaurant. Please contact for more information[...] Living On 6:00 pm Living On @ Hospice of Michigan office Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Grief and Loss topics are discussed at this monthly meeting. The focus of the group is to express feelings related to the loss in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Journey through Grief St. John Vianney 7:00 pm Journey through Grief St. John Vianney @ St. John Vianney Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm This program is a series of weekly sessions offering insights and coping skills for an adult’s journey through grief. Practical handouts are provided with each session. Open to the community. Advanced registration is requested. 5[...] | Living On — Grand Rapids Area 1:00 pm Living On — Grand Rapids Area @ Hospice of Michigan Oct 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm This monthly support group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month. During the group, grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending upon the interests of those attending the group. The focus of these groups[...] Living On — Detroit 1st and 3rd Thursday 1:00 pm Living On — Detroit 1st and 3rd Thursday @ Plymouth United Church Oct 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm These are on-going groups where grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending upon the interests of those attending the group. The focus of these groups is to express feelings and experiences related[...] Living On — Macomb County (1st Thursday) 1:30 pm Living On — Macomb County (1st Thursday) @ Hospice of Michigan Office Oct 3 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm These are on-going groups where grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending upon the interests of those attending the group. The focus of these groups is to express feelings and experiences related[...] Journey through Grief St. Pius X 6:30 pm Journey through Grief St. Pius X @ St. Pius X Church Oct 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm This program is a series of weekly sessions offering insights and coping skills for an adult’s journey through grief. Practical handouts are provided with each session. Open to the community. Advanced registration is requested. 5[...] | |||||
| Powerful Tools for Caregivers 10:00 am Powerful Tools for Caregivers @ Hospice of Michigan Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm This six-part series of workshops will help you take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend (no professional caregivers, please). Whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives[...] Living On: Loss of Spouse/ Partner 12:00 pm Living On: Loss of Spouse/ Partner @ Hospice of Michigan office Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm On-going open group where grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending upon interest of the group. The focus of this group is to express feelings and experiences related to the loss of[...] Living On – Fremont 1:00 pm Living On – Fremont @ True North Community Services Oct 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Living On is a series of ongoing groups where grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending on the interests of those attending the group. The focus of these groups is to express[...] Living On Support Group- Alpena 2:00 pm Living On Support Group- Alpena @ Alpena Hospice of Michigan Office Oct 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm These are on-going groups where grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending upon the interests of those attending the group. The focus of these groups is to express feelings and experiences related[...] | Men’s Grief Lunch Group 1:00 pm Men’s Grief Lunch Group @ American Legion 459 Oct 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm A lunch group focused on supporting men adjusting to grief and loss. The discussion is led by a male volunteer. We ask that each attendee cover the cost of their meal and beverage. Dates: Sept[...] | Journey through Grief St. Pius X 6:30 pm Journey through Grief St. Pius X @ St. Pius X Church Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm This program is a series of weekly sessions offering insights and coping skills for an adult’s journey through grief. Practical handouts are provided with each session. Open to the community. Advanced registration is requested. 5[...] | ||||
| Crocheting Through Grief 4:00 pm Crocheting Through Grief @ Hospice of Michigan Office Oct 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm A unique group where grief and loss topics are addressed in an informal but supportive manner. Topics are discussed depending on interests of those attending the group. The focus of this group is to practice[...] | Powerful Tools for Caregivers 10:00 am Powerful Tools for Caregivers @ Hospice of Michigan Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm This six-part series of workshops will help you take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend (no professional caregivers, please). Whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives[...] | Living On Support Group- Gaylord 1:00 pm Living On — Detroit 1st and 3rd Thursday 1:00 pm Living On — Detroit 1st and 3rd Thursday @ Plymouth United Church Oct 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm These are on-going groups where grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending upon the interests of those attending the group. The focus of these groups is to express feelings and experiences related[...] Journey through Grief St. Pius X 6:30 pm Journey through Grief St. Pius X @ St. Pius X Church Oct 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm This program is a series of weekly sessions offering insights and coping skills for an adult’s journey through grief. Practical handouts are provided with each session. Open to the community. Advanced registration is requested. 5[...] | ||||
| Living On – Big Rapids 3:00 pm Living On – Big Rapids @ Hospice of Michigan Oct 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Living On is a series of ongoing groups where grief and loss topics are addressed as they arise, depending on the interests of those attending the group. The focus of these groups is to express[...] Grief 101 6:00 pm | ||||||
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