Grief Support

From the onset of our birth - life is a series of hellos and goodbyes, meetings and partings and beginnings and endings. The process is often painful. Death of a loved one being the ultimate separation/goodbye.

     
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"Grief is our natural response to any significant loss in life." G.H. Westberg

Mourning is a step-by-step process by which one heals from grief.

Recovery is a choice.

We offer two active support groups for your convenience and choice.

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS...Choice of two locations.

Current Monthly Support Group Dates

Gail Martin, LCSW - Facilitator

Every 1st Thursday - 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Professional Office Building
(last door on the right)
900 Peeler Street
Kalamazoo

Every 3rd Thursday - 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Langeland Family Funeral Homes
Portage Chapel
411 E. Centre Avenue
Portage

G.R.O.W. (Grief Recovery Outreach to Wholeness) is a six-week workshop which is offered to anyone who has experienced a recent loss.

Current G.R.O.W Meeting Dates
~ 2009 ~

Kathy Nederhoed - Facilitator

SPRING SESSION

~ Tuesdays ~ 2:00 - 3:00 PM
April 7, 14, 21, 28 & May 5, 12
** Kalamazoo Senior Services Center

~ Wednesdays ~ 6:30 - 7:30 PM
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & May 6
** Portage Commuity Center

SUMMER SESSION

~ Tuesdays ~ 2:00 - 3:00 PM
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7
** Kalamazoo Senior Services

~ Wednesdays ~ 6:30 - 7:30 PM
June3, 10, 17, 24, & July 7
** Portage Commuity Center

AUTUMN SESSION

~ Tuesdays ~ 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct. 6, 13
** Kalamazoo Senior Services Center

~ Wednesdays ~ 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct. 7
** Portage Commuity Center

Your choice of:

Kalamazoo Senior Services Center
918 Jasper Street;
Kalamazoo
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Portage Community Center
325 East Centre Avenue
Portage
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Comstock Community Center
6330 King Hwy.
Comstock
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
**Please call for exact dates**
This session is held depending on group size and response.

** Annual Candlelight Ceremony**

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Langeland Family Funeral Homes
Westside Chapel
3926 S. 9th Street
Kalamazoo

For further information and R.S.V.P. call (269) 343-1508

Group Facilitator - Kathy Nederhoed

Please call (269) 343-1508 (If need be, feel free to leave a message anytime.)

The biggest thrills in life come from winning a difficult battle. Overcoming grief counts as one of the greatest.

Life is Change - Growth Through Changes

Your Task:

To fully understand the grief process.
To feel the pain.
To accept or come to grips with the reality that your loved one has died.
To accept a new environment.
To reach out for new support.

I see myself as continuing to grow to the last day of my life.
Grieving People need a safe environment with lots of support and encouragement in order to come through grief (whole), in order to create their new lives.

We have compiled the information available at the links below to help those who have suffered the loss of the loved one, or who wish to help those suffering from a loss. Click on the links to learn more.

You may also discuss grief counseling and support options with your funeral director - please don't hesitate to contact us at: (269) 343-1508

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