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:

Introduction to the Grief Process, Your Story...
Loneliness vs Being Alone...with Options
Tears are Healing/Total Body Health Responses
Anger, Guilt, Stress in the Grief Process
Grief Management - Setting Realistic Expectations
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. Call 269-343-1508 or email at dana@langelands.com to register for a G.R.O.W. Group.

G.R.O.W. GROUPS - 2022 SCHEDULE

5 SESSION DAYTIME GROUP

Daytime Group November - December 2022

Wednesday afternoons 1:30 - 2:30 - November 9, 16, & 30; December 7 & 14 (NO GROUP November 23)

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.

5 SESSION EVENING GROUP

Evening Group November - December 2022

Wednesday evenings 6:00 - 7:00 - November 9, 16, & 30; December 7 & 14 (NO GROUP November 23)

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

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 more support as they move through their grief

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.

2022 SCHEDULE - GRIEF: A PATH TO HEALING

2nd Tuesday of the Month

January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9 - Group CANCELLED, September 13, October 11, November 8 & December 13.

Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM

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. 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

Contact Us

622 South Burdick St.
| Kalamazoo, MI 49007
| Tel: 1-269-343-1508

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| Portage, MI 49002
| Tel: 1-269-343-1508

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3926 S. 9th St.
| Kalamazoo, MI 49009
| Tel: 1-269-343-1508

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| Climax, MI 49034
| Tel: 1-269-746-4206

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