Calendar

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Registration Deadline for October Drum Circle

Drum circles create a fun, supportive, and safe environment to lose yourself in the rhythm and beat. Be creative as we improvise rhythms on a variety of instruments such as bongos, tubanos, shakers, and other small rhythm instruments. Drumming in community creates space to be creative and free. No music experience necessary. Minimum 3 participants required to run this free drum circle. 

Register by Thursday October 1st:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Registration Deadline for A Lump in my Throat & a Pit in my Stomach: Physical Responses to Grief

Did you know it is common for our bodies to respond to our feelings of grief? This workshop will review the physical sensations associated with grief, along with techniques to help increase body awareness and skills for self-soothing. Please be advised that this workshop is not a substitute for medical advice.

Thursday October 8th 2:30PM-3:30PM

Register by Thursday, October 1st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

October Shattering Grief Workshop

This workshop will provide a unique approach to naming the emotions surrounding loss of a loved one, letting go of regrets, and reconnecting with life without them through an interactive project. This workshop is offered each month, and can be attended once.

Register by Friday, September 25th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Registration Deadline for Who Am I Now? Rebuilding Identity & Purpose After a Loss

The loss of a loved can cause a shockwave of changes across all areas of a person’s life. Many different aspects of our identity shift during grief causing us to feel confused about our place in the world. This workshop will present ways to reconnect with what’s important as people rebuild life after loss.

Monday October 12th 12:30PM-2:00PM

Register by Monday, October 5th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Develop a Journaling Practice (Multi-session Workshop)

Journaling provides emotional, physical and mental health benefits. Come explore a multitude of journaling exercises throughout this six week group. By the end, you’ll have established a journaling habit and developed your own personal journaling practice that works for you.

Minimum 3 registrants required to run this free group.

Register by Tuesday, September 29th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Loss of a Parent Support Group

This eight-week support group is for any adult (18+ years old) who has lost a parent. Each week will focus on a different aspect of grieving a parent. Participants are required to attend the first meeting and asked to be present for all 8 sessions. Participants may attend this support group no more than two times. Minimum 5 registrants required to run this group.

Register by Tuesday, September 29th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

October Drum Circle

Drum circles create a fun, supportive, and safe environment to lose yourself in the rhythm and beat. Be creative as we improvise rhythms on a variety of instruments such as bongos, tubanos, shakers, and other small rhythm instruments. Drumming in community creates space to be creative and free. No music experience necessary. Minimum 3 participants required to run this free drum circle. 

Register by Thursday October 1st:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

A Lump in my Throat & a Pit in my Stomach: Physical Responses to Grief

Did you know it is common for our bodies to respond to our feelings of grief? This workshop will review the physical sensations associated with grief, along with techniques to help increase body awareness and skills for self-soothing. Please be advised that this workshop is not a substitute for medical advice.

Thursday October 8th 2:30PM-3:30PM

Register by Thursday, October 1st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Registration Deadline for October Truth Card Workshop

October Truth Card Workshop: Friday, October 16th 1:00-4:00 pm

Need some inspiration or a pep-talk to help you cope with your loss or life stressors? Use cut & paste journaling curriculum by author & artist Melody Ross to create little Truth Cards with the words you need to hear. Tuck them in your purse, wallet, or hang them on your mirror to soothe your heart and soul, and provide inspiration and motivation. This workshop is offered each month and can be attended multiple times.

Register by October 9th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Registration Deadline for Getting a Handle on Grief: What Is and Isn’t in Your Control

Do you feel like you’ve lost control amidst the uncertainty of grief and loss? This workshop will identify what is, and what is not within our control. Being able to know the difference and make peace with what we cannot change can be a powerful tool to help get a handle on grief.

Friday October 16th 9:00AM-10:30AM

Register by Friday, October 9th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Who Am I Now? Rebuilding Identity & Purpose After a Loss

The loss of a loved can cause a shockwave of changes across all areas of a person’s life. Many different aspects of our identity shift during grief causing us to feel confused about our place in the world. This workshop will present ways to reconnect with what’s important as people rebuild life after loss.

Monday October 12th 12:30PM-2:00PM

Register by Monday, October 5th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Registration Deadline for October Show & Share

This workshop is like show and tell for the grieving community. Bring an object that belonged to your loved one to share with the group. Participants can share a story about what they brought to honor the memory of their loved one. No digital content please, tangible items only. Minimum three and maximum six registrants required to run this workshop.

Tuesday October 20th 4:00PM-5:30PM

Register for the October Show & Share by Tuesday October 13th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

October Truth Card Workshop

October Truth Card Workshop: Friday, October 16th 1:00-4:00 pm

Need some inspiration or a pep-talk to help you cope with your loss or life stressors? Use cut & paste journaling curriculum by author & artist Melody Ross to create little Truth Cards with the words you need to hear. Tuck them in your purse, wallet, or hang them on your mirror to soothe your heart and soul, and provide inspiration and motivation. This workshop is offered each month and can be attended multiple times.

Register by October 9th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Getting a Handle on Grief: What Is and Isn’t in Your Control

Do you feel like you’ve lost control amidst the uncertainty of grief and loss? This workshop will identify what is, and what is not within our control. Being able to know the difference and make peace with what we cannot change can be a powerful tool to help get a handle on grief.

Friday October 16th 9:00AM-10:30AM

Register by Friday, October 9th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Registration Deadline for GRC Book Club: The Hot Young Widows Club by Nora McInerny

Join us for a one-time guided discussion about grief, not just for those who have survived the death of a spouse, but for anyone who has loved someone who died, or who has loved someone who loved someone who died. In the span of a few weeks, Nora McInerny had a miscarriage, lost her father to cancer, and lost her husband due to a brain tumor. In the author’s own words, “You don’t have to be married, you don’t have to be young, and your hotness is innate and inarguable to me. If the person you were spending your life with dies? You’re in the club.” Books are not provided but participants can find this title at any local library.

Friday October 23rd 1:00PM-2:30PM

Register by Friday, October 16th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

October Show & Share

This workshop is like show and tell for the grieving community. Bring an object that belonged to your loved one to share with the group. Participants can share a story about what they brought to honor the memory of their loved one. No digital content please, tangible items only. Minimum three and maximum six registrants required to run this workshop.

Tuesday October 20th 4:00PM-5:30PM

Register for the October Show & Share by Tuesday October 13th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Registration Deadline for Handling the Holidays Workshop

Handling the Holidays Workshop

It is normal for grief to intensify during the holiday season. Come learn tools and strategies to navigate through the last two months of the year. We’ll discuss how to develop a plan for yourself and your family. This workshop is offered multiple times but is the same content each time.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2:30-4:00 pm

Register for the October 28th workshop by October 21st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

This workshop is also offered on these dates: 

Thursday, November 5th, 2:15-3:45 pm

Monday, November 16th, 4:00-5:30 pm

Wednesday, December 2nd, 9:00-10:30 am

Friday, December 4th, 12:30-2:00 pm

Registration Deadline for Grief or Depression? Workshop

Grief and Major Depressive Disorder share some characteristics that can make us wonder; is this how grieving feels or is this something else? Join us for an informational presentation about similarities and differences between grief and depression. Please be advised that this workshop is not a substitute for psychological evaluation or medical advice.

Wednesday October 28th 1:00PM-2:00PM

Register by Wednesday October 21st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Registration Deadline for Soul Book Experience (Multi-session workshop)

Soul Book is a soulful artsy project that is fun to make and deeply meaningful and personal at the same time. You’ll create a beautiful chunky Soul Book full of all of the things your beautiful heart knows, but sometimes forgets. You’ll fill it with reminders of important things you may have forgotten about yourself…things we don’t ever want to forget. 

Everyone can make a Soul Book. You don't have to be an experienced artist to enjoy this fun project.  I'll take you step by step through the process of making your own special Soul Book. You'll enjoy working with a variety of art supplies and tools. A beautiful kit is provided for you to make it easy to create your very own Soul Book. You can make your Soul Book as beautifully simple or as artsy and Creative as you like! 

Register by Friday, October 23rd: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

GRC Book Club: The Hot Young Widows Club by Nora McInerny

Join us for a one-time guided discussion about grief, not just for those who have survived the death of a spouse, but for anyone who has loved someone who died, or who has loved someone who loved someone who died. In the span of a few weeks, Nora McInerny had a miscarriage, lost her father to cancer, and lost her husband due to a brain tumor. In the author’s own words, “You don’t have to be married, you don’t have to be young, and your hotness is innate and inarguable to me. If the person you were spending your life with dies? You’re in the club.” Books are not provided but participants can find this title at any local library.

Friday October 23rd 1:00PM-2:30PM

Register by Friday, October 16th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Handling the Holidays Workshop

Handling the Holidays Workshop

It is normal for grief to intensify during the holiday season. Come learn tools and strategies to navigate through the last two months of the year. We’ll discuss how to develop a plan for yourself and your family. This workshop is offered multiple times but is the same content each time.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2:30-4:00 pm

Register for the October 28th workshop by October 21st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

This workshop is also offered on these dates: 

Thursday, November 5th, 2:15-3:45 pm

Monday, November 16th, 4:00-5:30 pm

Wednesday, December 2nd, 9:00-10:30 am

Friday, December 4th, 12:30-2:00 pm

Grief or Depression? Workshop

Grief and Major Depressive Disorder share some characteristics that can make us wonder; is this how grieving feels or is this something else? Join us for an informational presentation about similarities and differences between grief and depression. Please be advised that this workshop is not a substitute for psychological evaluation or medical advice.

Wednesday October 28th 1:00PM-2:00PM

Register by Wednesday October 21st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Registration Deadline for Handling the Holidays Workshop

Handling the Holidays Workshop

It is normal for grief to intensify during the holiday season. Come learn tools and strategies to navigate through the last two months of the year. We’ll discuss how to develop a plan for yourself and your family. This workshop is offered multiple times but is the same content each time.

Thursday, November 5th, 2:15-3:45 pm

Register for the November 5th workshop by October 29th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

This workshop is also offered on these dates: 

Monday, November 16th, 4:00-5:30 pm

Wednesday, December 2nd, 9:00-10:30 am

Friday, December 4th, 12:30-2:00 pm

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Soul Book Experience (Multi-session workshop)

Soul Book is a soulful artsy project that is fun to make and deeply meaningful and personal at the same time. You’ll create a beautiful chunky Soul Book full of all of the things your beautiful heart knows, but sometimes forgets. You’ll fill it with reminders of important things you may have forgotten about yourself…things we don’t ever want to forget. 

Everyone can make a Soul Book. You don't have to be an experienced artist to enjoy this fun project.  I'll take you step by step through the process of making your own special Soul Book. You'll enjoy working with a variety of art supplies and tools. A beautiful kit is provided for you to make it easy to create your very own Soul Book. You can make your Soul Book as beautifully simple or as artsy and Creative as you like! 

Register by Friday, October 23rd: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC