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

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the in person group support is currently on hold until there is direction that it is safe to resume face to face activities. Grief is something that does not end just because is it is inconvenient to grieve in the way a person would prefer. If you have an interest in an online group (via zoom) or you would like to speak with Dana (via the phone) please email Dana at dana@langelands.com. Dana remains available to support and encourage those who would like some additional guidance through grief during this unusual time. 

Winter: February 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1 (Wednesdays) - CANCELLED

Spring: May 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10 & 17 (Wednesdays) - CANCELLED

Fall: October 6, 13, 20, 28; November 3 & 10 (Tuesdays)

 Time: 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Location: YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

                   1001 West Maple St.

                   Kalamazoo, MI 49008 

Entrance to the YMCA is located behind building by parking lot off of Hudson Ave.

 (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 

Winter: February 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 (Tuesdays) - CANCELLED

Spring: May 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10 & 17 (Wednesdays) - CANCELLED - building space is unavailable

Fall: October 6, 13, 20, 28; November 3 & 10 (Tuesdays) (Location To Be Announced)

Time: 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 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 - IN PERSON MEETINGS SUSPENDED - ZOOM MEETINGS MAY OCCUR - CONTACT DANA NAUMANN - BEREAVEMENT CARE COORDINATOR - FOR MORE INFORMATION.

2nd Tuesday of the Month - April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; August 11; September 8; October 13; November 17 (3rd Tues.); December 8

 Time: 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