There has long been a parallel drawn between the transformation of going through a personal grief journey and the transformation of a butterfly. From egg to caterpillar to chrysalis and the formation of a beautiful butterfly, the journey is nothing short of amazing. The grief from losing a special person in your life can be…
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan recognizes the need for grief support, now more than ever. We are happy to announce our new program designed to offer hope and compassion. Starting on July 13th, we are offering Virtual Grief Support Groups for anyone who has suffered a loss of a loved one. This program is open…
“Bereaved children are often referred to as the “forgotten mourners”. Many bereaved children feel isolated in their grief, unaware that they are not alone. November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month and is an opportunity to tell children they are not forgotten and that there is support, hope and healing to be found.” This quote from…
PLEASE NOTE: Due to low registration, this workshop has been canceled. Coping with the Holidays is a no-cost grief workshop presented by Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan Grief Support Services at Oakland Centre. It is designed to develop coping skills during the holidays through education and conversation. This workshop is open to the public and…
November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month and Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with the National Alliance for Grieving Children, will host the half-day webcast: Ethical Considerations for Grief Support after a Traumatic Death Death, dying, and bereavement are unfortunate themes that appear almost daily in news headlines. Rarely is there any discussion on…
A Grieving Parents Workshop is being offered to the community. This free six-week supportive workshop is open to parents who have experienced the death of a child due to any cause, at any age beyond infancy. This group will focus on coping with grief and beginning or continuing the process of healing. The workshop meets…
From Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan Grief Counselor Cate Jarvis “Glitter bottles are not a new idea. They are very popular on Pinterest as a toy or a time-out tool. But I want to share a few ideas for ways to use it for centering, and identifying feelings with grieving kids and teens.” Supplies Clear…