Grief Support Services Provided by Ministry Home Care - Hospice Services

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HFA Annual Teleconference: Cancer & End of Life Care

This popular annual event will be held March 24, 12:15-3:30pm at the Mother Frances Streitel Conference Center in Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. The live national broadcast will address care options related to cancer diagnoses, as well as loss and grief reactions for patients, families and professional caregivers. The popular teleconference will also examine psychosocial aspects of cancer, pain management and ethical issues related to the disease. A panel of local experts will facilitate a discussion following the broadcast. Please call Sharla Dreikosen at Ministry Home Care for more information and to pre-register - 1.800.397.4216.

Support for Men in Grief

Ministry Home Care is hosting a unique support group specifically for senior men who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives – the Men in Grief Group. Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite photo to help to share their story. The hope is that relationships will be formed among participants, creating “grief buddies” for ongoing support and connection. This free group requires no pre-registration, and is facilitated by trained bereavement staff and specially-trained male volunteers. Meetings are scheduled at the Marshfield Public Library (111 South Maple Street) on the 4th Thursdays of the month through March 25, 10-11am. Additional meetings may be scheduled after that date. For info, call 1-800-397-4216.

Journey of Life: Understanding Grief
This popular series offers six consecutive weekly sessions of information and support.

Facilitators offer support, practical information and resources in a supportive environment. Sessions are offered several times a year in Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids. There is no fee, but pre-registration is required.

Good Grief
A Grief Support Group for Children & their Families
Good Grief is a  group for families who have experienced a death to attend together. Children and adults share in a meal and then separate into peer groups for grief support activities and discussion with hospice facilitators.

This group is offered periodically in Marshfield. There is no fee, but pre-registration is required.

For more information on these and other grief support opportunities, contact Sharla Dreikosen, bereavement coordinator, at 800.397.4216 or Sharla.Dreikosen@ministryhealth.org