Grief Support Groups
Grief Recovery Outreach to Wholeness - g.r.o.w.
The Grief Recovery Outreach to Wholeness Group is a six week program held periodically throughout the year, with daytime and evening groups available. Grief groups provide a unique way to connect with others who are experiencing similar feelings. By nature grieving is done in solitude, but this can also be extremely lonely with the thought that, "no one really understands...". By attending a group a person can realize there are others with similar thoughts and feelings. "I am not alone."
A different topic related to grieving is presented each week including:
1. Introduction to the Grief Process, Your Story...
2. Loneliness vs Being Alone...with Options
3. Tears are Healing/Total Body Health Responses
4. Anger, Guilt, Stress in the Grief Process
5. Grief Management - Setting Realistic Expectations
6. Coping With Reminders, The Holidays, Anniversaries & How Do I Know I am Getting Better?
Come back to the website for updates on the group time and location.
The groups are facilitated by the Bereavement Care Coordinator, Dana Naumann, MSW
ALL GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AT NO CHARGE. Please call 343-1508 or email at dana@langelands.com to register for a G.R.O.W. Group
G.R.O.W. GROUPS - 2020 SCHEDULE
6 Session daytime group
Winter: February 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1 (Wednesdays) - CANCELLED
Spring: May 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10 & 17 (Wednesdays)
Fall: October 6, 13, 20, 28; November 3 & 10 (Tuesdays)
2:00PM - 3:00PM
New Location: YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
1001 West Maple St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (Overflow parking available across the street from the YMCA)
A Photo ID may be required to enter the building.
To register or for more information call Dana at 269-343-1508 or send an email to dana@langelands.com
6 Session evening Group
Winter: February 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 (Tuesdays) - CANCELLED
Spring: May 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10 & 17 (Wednesdays)
Fall: October 6, 13, 20, 28; November 3 & 10 (Tuesdays) (Location To Be Announced)
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Location:
Portage Public Schools Administration Building
8107 Mustang Dr.
Portage, MI 49002
To register or for more information call Dana at 269-343-1508 or send an email to dana@langelands.com
Grief: A Path to Healing
Grief: A Path to Healing is a monthly educational support group.
This group is especially for:
• Those who are new to grief
• Those who are going through a rough time in their grief process
• Those who would like to better understand the grief process
• Those who would like to support someone they care about who is grieving
• Anyone interested in learning about the grief process
This monthly group, depending on the participants, gives an overview of the grief process and also offers tools which can be helpful in working through the grief process. It also can be a place for the participants to share their experience and get support from others. A person may come to one monthly session or may desire to return for several months.
2020 SCHEDULE - GRIEF: A PATH TO HEALING
2nd Tuesday of the Month - January 14; February 11; March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; August 11
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: Portage Senior Center 320 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002
Located in a separate building to the south of the Portage Library
Facilitators: Dana Naumann, MSW Bereavement Care Coordinator
Lynn McFarlen, Community Outreach Coordinator
Call Dana or Lynn with questions: 269-343-1508
Email: dana@langelands.com or lynnm@langelands.com
CDR Administrative Officer
Merdith “Mert” M. Frost
Mert, a devoted patriot, served his country in the United States Naval Reserves, flying his flag daily thereafter. He attended Western Michigan University for four years prior to embarking on his 40-year career as the owner and operator of Frost Standard, the largest full-service gas station in South Western Michigan. Well respected for his business acumen, he was a mentor for many other entrepreneurs. As an active community minded individual, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners International. He enjoyed meeting the families while driving them to Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Chicago and Cincinnati for their children to receive medical care, making over 280 trips total. Mert belonged to the Elks Club in Otsego; he was a member of TPA, AMBUCS, YKATS Swim Club, WMU Blue Line Club, and Alamo Little League. He was honored to receive a Paul Harris Fellow from Rotary International. Mert enjoyed going to car shows and was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed his time together with his friends from school and they were known as the Milwood Lunch Bunch. Mert is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Doris (Hutchins) Frost; four children, Dianne Hunter, Linda (Rick) Bukoski, John “Jack” (Kim) Frost and Susan (Steve) Andrie; ten grandchildren, Becky, Maria, Julianna, Aria, Aydin, Ansel, Kimmy, Jimmy, Nicole and Tommy; and one great-grandchild, Ava.
Mert was lain to rest with full military honors in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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