“For me the services offered helped a great deal. I could talk with the counselors very openly. They always seemed to have time for me. It was easier talking to them about some things than with family or friends."

Grief Support Workshops

Support for those who are grieving is an important part of our mission. Each of our professionally facilitated groups is open to community members as well as Hospice families. We encourage you, or someone you care about, to find out more about the grief support services available through Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Most programs take place in Kalamazoo, but are open to participants throughout southwest Michigan.

Grief Matters

A four week supportive workshop open to anyone who has experienced a loss through death. Grief Matters provides an opportunity to learn how to cope with grief and begin the process of healing. Workshops are held twice a year in the Kalamazoo and Paw Paw area. The workshop is free, but registration is required.

Grieving Parents

A six week supportive workshop for parents who have experienced the death of a child due to any cause, at any age beyond infancy. Participants will have an opportunity to talk about their experience of loss with other parents, learn about coping with grief and begin or continue their process of healing. The workshop is free, but registration is required.

Parent Loss

A six week supportive workshop for adults who are grieving the death of a parent. No matter what your age, the death of a parent can be a profound loss. This workshop offers opportunities for grief education, creative expression and support from others who have shared a similar experience. Parent Loss is offered two times a year in our Kalamazoo office. The workshop is free, but registration is required.

Partner Loss

A six week workshop for widows, widowers and others who are adjusting to life without their partners. Participants meet others who can identify with their loss, participate in a variety of activities and receive information about the grief process. The workshop is free, but registration is required.

For information in Kalamazoo, please call (269) 345-0273. In Cass and Van Buren counties, please call (269) 657-7300.  To see when workshops are held, visit our Grief Support Calendar.