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:
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. Call 269-343-1508 or email at dana@langelands.com to register for a G.R.O.W. Group.
Daytime Group August - September 2022
Wednesday afternoons 1:30 - 2:30 - August 24; September 7, 14, 21 & 28 (NO GROUP August 31)
St. Michael Lutheran Church – 7211 Oakland Dr.; Portage 49024 (Enter through doors with brown awning at the circular drive – signs inside will direct you to the group room)
This space is very conducive to small group meetings with social distancing. Masks are optional.
The size of the meeting is limited so preregistration is required to:
Dana Naumann dana@langelands.com or 269-343-1508.
Evening Group August - September 2022
Wednesday evenings 6:00 - 7:00 -August 24; September 7, 14, 21 & 28 (NO GROUP August 31)
Langeland Family Cremation Center – 6628 Tall Oaks Dr.; Kalamazoo 49009 (the Cremation Center is located directly behind the Langeland Chapel – 3926 S. 9th St.)
This space is very conducive to small group meetings with social distancing. Masks are optional.
The size of the meeting is limited so preregistration is required to:
Dana Naumann dana@langelands.com or 269-343-1508
Grief: A Path to Healing is a monthly educational support group.
This group is especially for:
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. Group is free of charge and open to the community.
2nd Tuesday of the Month
January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8 & December 13.
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Langeland Family Cremation Center – 6628 Tall Oaks Dr.; Kalamazoo 49009 (the Cremation Center is located directly behind the Langeland Chapel 3926 S. 9th St.)
This space is very conducive to small group meetings with social distancing. Masks are optional. Preregistration is required.
Facilitators: Dana Naumann, MSW Bereavement Care Coordinator K. Lynn McFarlen, Community Outreach Director
Call Dana or Lynn with questions and to register: 269-343-1508
Email: dana@langelands.com or lynnm@langelands.com
You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience.