Coping with Grief during the Holidays
The holidays can be especially difficult when a loved one has died. Ministry Home Care – Hospice is offering a unique support opportunity to help before and after the December holidays. These free meetings are open to any adult who is grieving the loss of a loved one, no matter how long it has been since the death. Meetings will will be held in Wisconsin Rapids on Mondays December 14, 2009 and January 11, 2010, 10:30-11:30am. For more information, call Ministry Home Care at 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 Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield. There is no fee, but pre-registration is required.
Good Grief A Grief Support Group for Children & their Families Good Grief is a monthly 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 year-round 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