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< February 2025 >
Monday, February 3, 2025
11:00-12:30 pm
Join us for a 2-part guided discussion about the novel Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter. This story follows a father and two sons as they grieve the unexpected death of their mother. Poetry enthusiasts will appreciate the inspiration from Ted Hughes’ Crow and all readers will appreciate this family’s unique journey to heal from loss.
Books not provided but participants can find this title at any local library. Please plan to attend both sessions.
Register by January 27th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
4:00-5:00 pm
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.
Register by Monday, January 27th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
2:30-4:00 pm
This six week group helps you process and heal from your grief through a variety of writing exercises and activities. All supplies will be provided. Registrants are required to attend all six sessions.
Minimum 3 & Maximum 5 registrants required to run this free group.
Register by Tuesday February 4th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
4:00-5:30 pm
Participants will experiment with four models for increasing happiness and wellbeing throughout this six week group, including the Miracle Morning and Creativity Cure. Participants will then build their own personal model of happiness and wellbeing.
Register by Monday January 27th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
9:00-11:00 am
Who am I now? How do I navigate life going forward? Life transitions, change, grief and loss impact our sense of identity as well as our dreams and future plans. This eight week group will use Melody Ross’s Creative Soul Searching curriculum to help you discover who you are now and connect to yourself. We’ll create an art journal using cut & paste curriculum. All supplies provided. No creative skills or art journaling experience necessary.
Minimum 3 & Maximum 12 required to run this free group.
Register by Friday, January 24th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Noon-1:00 pm
Grieving a loss can feel lonely, but there are ways to feel less alone. Forming new relationships is not always easy and this workshop shares helpful suggestions for people interested in expanding their social network. Learn ways to uncover your authentic self and improve your relationships with others.
Register by Wednesday, February 5th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Thursday, February 6, 2025
10:00--11:30 am
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.
12:30--2:00 pm
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.
4:00-5:00 pm
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.
1:30-3:30 pm
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. Registrants are asked to bring a photo of your loved one. Minimum of 3 registrants required.
Register by February 6th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
4:00-5:15 pm
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, January 30th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Friday, February 7, 2025
1:30-3:30 pm
Sometimes we need a little comfort and encouragement. Come stitch a small felt heart for yourself or as a gift for someone else. These hearts fit in the palm of our hands. You can write an inspirational message to yourself to put inside your heart or stamp an inspirational word on the front of your heart to remind you what you need to know to get through a tough time. No creative talent or previous stitching experience required. Anyone can learn this simple project. All supplies will be provided.
Register by Friday, January 31st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
9:00-10:00 am
Have you found yourself worrying more in the aftermath of a loss? Many people feel anxious while grieving but this feeling is not commonly associated with grief. Learn how to identify and cope with anxiety in this workshop.
Register by Friday, January 31st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
2:30-4:00 pm
This six week group helps you process and heal from your grief through a variety of writing exercises and activities. All supplies will be provided. Registrants are required to attend all six sessions.
Minimum 3 & Maximum 5 registrants required to run this free group.
Register by Tuesday February 4th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Noon-1:00 pm
Grieving a loss can feel lonely, but there are ways to feel less alone. Forming new relationships is not always easy and this workshop shares helpful suggestions for people interested in expanding their social network. Learn ways to uncover your authentic self and improve your relationships with others.
Register by Wednesday, February 5th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Thursday, February 13, 2025
10:00--11:30 am
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.
12:30--2:00 pm
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.
4:00-5:00 pm
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.
Friday, February 14, 2025
1:30-3:30 pm
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. Registrants are asked to bring a photo of your loved one. Minimum of 3 registrants required.
Register by February 6th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
12:30-2:00 pm
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Come learn and practice mindfulness skills to help you navigate your grief.
Register by Friday February 14th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Monday, February 17, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm
Our purpose throughout life shifts, but when we are in times of grief, it can be hard to spot what our purpose is in this piece of our journey. Without purpose, we may feel lost and isolated. Join us as we look through aspects of our lives that may help us uncover hidden purpose and how we can use it to find connection, belonging, and fulfillment.
Register by Monday, February 17th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Thursday, February 20, 2025
10:00--11:30 am
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.
12:30--2:00 pm
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.
4:00-5:00 pm
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.
3:00-4:00 pm
This educational presentation is for adults seeking information about how to support a child who is grieving the loss of a loved one or pet. This workshop will also identify additional resources available such as books, online resources, grief camps and more tailored for grieving children and their families.
Register by Thursday, February 20th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Friday, February 21, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm
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.
Participants must register by Friday, February 21st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
12:30-2:00 pm
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Come learn and practice mindfulness skills to help you navigate your grief.
Register by Friday February 14th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Monday, February 24, 2025
10:00-11:15 am
Learn a different meditation technique each week in this 6-part series. In each session participants will be guided through a meditation created specifically to promote healing from grief.
Participants are required to attend the first meeting and asked to be present for all 6 sessions. No prior experience with meditation is needed. Minimum 3 registrants required to run this group.
Register by Monday February 24th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
4:00-5:30 pm
Our purpose throughout life shifts, but when we are in times of grief, it can be hard to spot what our purpose is in this piece of our journey. Without purpose, we may feel lost and isolated. Join us as we look through aspects of our lives that may help us uncover hidden purpose and how we can use it to find connection, belonging, and fulfillment.
Register by Monday, February 17th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Thursday, February 27, 2025
10:00--11:30 am
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.
12:30--2:00 pm
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.
4:00-5:00 pm
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.
1:30-3:30 pm
Need some inspiration or a pep-talk to help you cope with your loss or life stressors? Use cut & paste journaling 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.
Register by Thursday, February 27th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
4:00-5:15 pm
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, February 27th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
Friday, February 28, 2025
10:00-11:30 am
GRC Book Club: Anxiety: the missing stage of grief by Claire Bidwell Smith, LCPC
Join us for a 4-part guided discussion about the connections between anxiety and grief. Drawing on her personal experiences with loss as well as years working as a grief counselor, author Claire Bidwell Smith shares helpful suggestions for healing in this book.
Books not provided but participants can find this title at any local library. Please plan to attend all sessions.
Register by February 27th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024
3:00-4:00 pm
This educational presentation is for adults seeking information about how to support a child who is grieving the loss of a loved one or pet. This workshop will also identify additional resources available such as books, online resources, grief camps and more tailored for grieving children and their families.
Register by Thursday, February 20th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024