Grief Support Groups - Hospice of Michigan

Grief Support Groups

Hospice of Michigan understands the significance of losing a loved one and the impact it can have on an individual and is pleased to offer a variety of in-person and virtual programming.

Whether participating in a group or seminar, Hospice of Michigan’s trained grief counselors provide a safe and supportive environment to express feelings, better understand the grief process, and connect with others.

These services are offered at no charge and are available to any community member mourning the loss of a loved one.

Registration is required to attend all groups. The Grief Support Services Manager leading the group or seminar will provide the information needed to participate.

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Support Group and Seminar Descriptions

Ongoing Support Groups

Living On
These 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 Grief
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. Advanced registration is required.

Special Sessions

Memorial Service
Memorial 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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			1 Living On Grief Support 1:00 pm Living On Grief Support @ Virtual Connection Mar 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets	2 Loss of Spouse/Partner, feat. Author Ron Gries (In-Person & Online) 11:00 am Loss of Spouse/Partner, feat. Author Ron Gries (In-Person & Online) @ Kaatz Funeral Directors \| Hamilton Chapel Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Hear Ron’s authentic and hopeful story of living through his wife’s illness and death, and of his grieving and healing. Ron will share excerpts of his book and discuss how writing helped him on his[...] Living On — Macomb County (1st Thursday) 1:30 pm Living On — Macomb County (1st Thursday) @ Hospice of Michigan Office Mar 2 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets 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 — Detroit 1st and 3rd Thursday 1:30 pm Living On — Detroit 1st and 3rd Thursday @ Living On Grief Support Mar 2 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets 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[...]	3 Living On: A Virtual Support Group 10:30 am Living On: A Virtual Support Group @ Zoom Mar 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets The focus of Living On support groups is to express feelings and experiences related to the loss of a loved one in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental environment. Grief and loss topics are addressed as[...]	4
5	6 Living On – Young Adults 6:00 pm Living On – Young Adults @ Zoom Mar 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm Tickets This is an open, ongoing, monthly grief support group for people in their 20s and 30s who are grieving the death of a loved one. The focus of this group is to express feelings and[...]	7 Lunch Bunch 11:30 am Lunch Bunch @ TBD: call for registration Mar 7 @ 11:30 am Tickets 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 Mar 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets 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.	8 The Lunch Bunch-Oakland County 11:30 am The Lunch Bunch-Oakland County @ Local Restaurent Mar 8 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Lunch Bunch is a meal-centered social group for individuals who have lost a spouse or partner and are interested in sharing a meal together. Each group meets monthly at a different restaurant in Oakland[...]	9	10	11
12 Living On: Loss of Spouse 12:00 pm Living On: Loss of Spouse @ Hospice of Michigan Mar 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets	13	14 Living On: Loss of Spouse/ Partner 12:00 pm Living On: Loss of Spouse/ Partner @ Hospice of Michigan office Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm Tickets 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[...] Virtual Connection Grief Support Group 1:00 pm Virtual Connection Grief Support Group @ Video/Telephone (via Zoom) Info sent upon registration Mar 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets We will meet the 1st Tuesday of every month, 1pm – 2:30pm, starting April 7, 2020. Please contact Katie Gedraitis to register and receive instructions on how to join this virtual support group. Virtual Connection Grief Support Group 1:00 pm Virtual Connection Grief Support Group Mar 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets We will meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 1pm – 2:30pm, starting April 14, 2020. Please contact Ken Krause to register and receive instructions on how to join this virtual support group.	15	16 Living On — Detroit 1st and 3rd Thursday 1:30 pm Living On — Detroit 1st and 3rd Thursday @ Virtual Connection Mar 16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets 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[...]	17 Living On 10:30 am Living On @ Royal Oak Senior Center Mar 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets The focus of Living On support groups is to express feelings and experiences related to the loss of a loved one in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental environment. Grief and loss topics are addressed as[...]	18
19	20	21 Living On Grief Support 1:00 pm Living On Grief Support @ Virtual Connection Mar 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Men Overcoming Loss: Partner/Spouse 6:00 pm Men Overcoming Loss: Partner/Spouse @ Hospice of Michigan Office, Clinton Twp; Zoom Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets This monthly support group is for men who are mourning the death of a spouse or partner. Share, receive support, and learn with other men who are on a similar journey through their grief. Join[...]	22	23	24	25
26	27 Living On 2:00 pm Living On @ In-Person and Zoom Mar 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Tickets The focus of Living On support groups is to express feelings and experiences related to the loss of a loved one in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental environment. Grief and loss topics are addressed as[...]	28 Virtual Connection Grief Support Group 3:00 pm Virtual Connection Grief Support Group Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets We will meet the 4th Tuesday of every month, 3pm – 4:30pm, starting April 28, 2020. Please contact Ken Krause to register and receive instructions on how to join this virtual support group.	29	30	31

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