FREE RESOURCES FOR THE GRIEVING
Download and share these free resources on grief and bereavement to help yourself, friends, or loved ones better understand the personal journey of grief and how to begin healing.
AFTER
Respecting Our Grief
By Dorothy Franks, MA
No two people experience grief in the same way. In this book, Grief Recovery Method® Specialist Dorothy Franks, MA shares what emotions you might feel; the physical, emotional, or behavioral responses you might experience; and the small, deliberate steps you might take to begin feeling better.
CARE FOR YOUR HEART
A Conversation About Grief
By Dorothy Franks, MA
Grief Recovery Method® Specialist Dorothy Franks, MA shares how to recognize the signs and symptoms of grief, why caring for your heart and health is important after the death of a loved one, why we must embrace the pain that we wish to heal.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Georgia
Tucker, GA
Grief Recovery Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Tucker, GA
Thursdays
March 28, 2024 to May 16, 2024
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
1957 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 500
Tucker, GA 30084
Class may be joined during the first 2 weeks; then it becomes a closed group.
Group Description: The Grief Recovery Method is an educational group which discusses a series of steps that will assist in looking at the myths of grief and working towards expressing the undelivered communications to the person we have lost. This is a group experience. There are reading and writing assignments. The Grief Recovery Handbook will be provided at no cost. This is not a drop-in group.
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Grief Recovery Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Tucker, GA
Thursdays
June 13, 2024 to August 8, 2024
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
1957 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 500
Tucker, GA 30084
Class may be joined during the first 2 weeks; then it becomes a closed group.
Group Description: The Grief Recovery Method is an educational group which discusses a series of steps that will assist in looking at the myths of grief and working towards expressing the undelivered communications to the person we have lost. This is a group experience. There are reading and writing assignments. The Grief Recovery Handbook will be provided at no cost. This is not a drop-in group.
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Grief Recovery Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Tucker, GA
Thursdays
September 5, 2024 to October 24, 2024
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
1957 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 500
Tucker, GA 30084
Class may be joined during the first 2 weeks; then it becomes a closed group.
Group Description: The Grief Recovery Method is an educational group which discusses a series of steps that will assist in looking at the myths of grief and working towards expressing the undelivered communications to the person we have lost. This is a group experience. There are reading and writing assignments. The Grief Recovery Handbook will be provided at no cost. This is not a drop-in group.
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Kansas
Lenexa, KS
Hope! After Loss Support Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenexa, KS
Tuesdays
April 2, 9, 16 and 23rd
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
11150 Thompson Avenue
Lenexa, KS 66219
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Crossroads Hospice offers support groups for families and caregivers to help move beyond grief and heal emotionally. By participating in this program, you will learn about natural reactions to loss, what grief is, and how different people respond to it. Most find it comforting to know they are not on this new journey alone.
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A Celebration of Life: Joy in the Midst of Grief
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenexa, KS
Friday
May 10, 2024
3:00 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
11150 Thompson Avenue
Lenexa, KS 66219
RSVP by April 30th
Bring a framed-photo and/or memento of your loved one and place it on our Celebration of Life “Memory Table” by 2:45pm.
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Loss Support Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenexa, KS
Tuesdays
June 4, 11, 18 and 25th
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
11150 Thompson Avenue
Lenexa, KS 66219
Crossroads Hospice offers support groups for families and caregivers to help move beyond grief and heal emotionally. By participating in this program, you will learn about natural reactions to loss, what grief is, and how different people respond to it. Most find it comforting to know they are not on this new journey alone.
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Loss Support Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenexa, KS
Tuesdays
August 6, 13, 20 and 27th
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
11150 Thompson Avenue
Lenexa, KS 66219
Crossroads Hospice offers support groups for families and caregivers to help move beyond grief and heal emotionally. By participating in this program, you will learn about natural reactions to loss, what grief is, and how different people respond to it. Most find it comforting to know they are not on this new journey alone.
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Loss Support Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenexa, KS
Tuesdays
October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29th
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
11150 Thompson Avenue
Lenexa, KS 66219
Crossroads Hospice offers support groups for families and caregivers to help move beyond grief and heal emotionally. By participating in this program, you will learn about natural reactions to loss, what grief is, and how different people respond to it. Most find it comforting to know they are not on this new journey alone.
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Missouri
Higginsville, MO
Making Connections: General Grief Support Group
Grace United Methodist Church in Higginsville, MO
Every 2nd Wednesday
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Grace United Methodist Church
16 West 15th Street
Higginsville, MO 64037
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Independence, MO
Growing Around Your Grief Through Art Workshop
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Independence, MO
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 AM to12:00 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
14310 E. 42nd Street South
Independence, MO 64055
Come experience a creative way to understand your grief.
Absolutely no art experience necessary.
Discover your own personal expression.
All materials provided.
All adults welcome.
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Sedalia, MO
Sedalia Grief Support Drop-In Group
Heckart Family Center in Sedalia, MO
Every 3rd Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Heckart Family Center
903 S. Ohio Avenue
Sedalia, MO 65301
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Warrensburg, MO
Dementia Caregiver Support Groups
Warrensburg Community Center in Warrensburg, MO
Every 1st Friday
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Warrensburg Community Center
445 East Gay Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093
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Ohio
Avon Lake, OH
Crossroads Hospice Memorial Services
The Lake House, Avon Lake, OH
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
6:00 PM
The Lake House
32756 Lake Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012
You are invited to join us for an evening to honor and remember our departed loved ones. You are encouraged to bring pictures and stories to share during the service. Please RSVP one week prior.
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Independence, OH
Crossroads Hospice Memorial Services
Independence United Methodist Church, Independence, OH
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
6:30 PM
Independence United Methodist Church
6615 Brecksville Road
Independence, OH 44077
You are invited to join us for an evening to honor and remember our departed loved ones. You are encouraged to bring pictures and stories to share during the service. Please RSVP one week prior.
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Medina, OH
Grief Support Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Medina, OH
Every 1st Friday
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Medina County Office for Older Adults
246 Northland Drive
Medina, OH 44256
This support group will encourage those who have suffered a loss the opportunity to explore the grief process and gain effective coping strategies. NO RSVP Required.
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North Royalton, OH
Grief Recovery Group
North Royalton Senior Center in North Royalton, OH
Every Third Monday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
North Royalton Senior Center
13500 Ridge Road
North Royalton, OH 44133
Group Description: One of the least addressed concerns in our society is grief, the normal and natural reaction to loss. The Grief Recovery Method Outreach Program, based on The Grief Recovery Handbook, will guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life.
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Uniontown, OH
Grief Recovery Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Uniontown, OH
Thursdays
April 4, 2024 to May 23, 2024
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E
Uniontown, OH 44685
Class may be joined during the first 2 weeks; then it becomes a closed group.
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Grief Recovery Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Uniontown, OH
Tuesdays
May 14, 2024 to July 2, 2024
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E
Uniontown, OH 44685
Class may be joined during the first 2 weeks; then it becomes a closed group.
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Wadsworth, OH
Grief Recovery Group
Soprema Senior Center in Wadsworth, OH
Thursdays
May 2, 2024 to June 20, 2024
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Soprema Senior Center
617 School Drive
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Class may be joined during the first 2 weeks; then it becomes a closed group.
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Warren, OH
Crossroads Hospice Memorial Services
First Presbyterian Church, Warren, OH
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
6:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church
256 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, OH 44483
You are invited to join us for an evening to honor and remember our departed loved ones. You are encouraged to bring pictures and stories to share during the service. Please RSVP one week prior.
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Loss Support Group
Champion Christian Church in Warren, OH
Every 1st Friday
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Champion Christian Church
151 Center Street West
Warren, OH 44481
Group Description: This is an open group for any adult who has experienced loss in their life. The group is a safe place for those experiencing grief due to a death, divorce, or any other major loss.
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Loss Support Group
First Presbyterian Church in Warren, OH
Every 3rd Wednesday
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church
256 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, OH 44483
Group Description: This is an open group for any adult who has experienced loss in their life. The group is a safe place for those experiencing grief due to a death, divorce, or any other major loss.
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Willoughby, OH
Loss Support Group
David E. Anderson Senior Center in Willoughby, OH
Every 1st Wednesday
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
David E. Anderson Senior Center
36939 Ridge Road,
Willoughby, OH 44094
Group Description: This group is open to any adult who has experienced loss. This group is a safe place for those experiencing grief due to a death, divorce or any major loss.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
Grief Recovery Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Oklahoma City, OK
Tuesdays
April 16, 2024 to June 11, 2024
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
1301 SE 59th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Class may be joined during the first 2 weeks; then it becomes a closed group.
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Grief Recovery Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Oklahoma City, OK
Tuesdays
July 9, 2024 to August 27, 2024
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
1301 SE 59th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Class may be joined during the first 2 weeks; then it becomes a closed group.
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Grief Recovery Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Oklahoma City, OK
Tuesdays
September 17, 2024 to November 5, 2024
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
1301 SE 59th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Class may be joined during the first 2 weeks; then it becomes a closed group.
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Philadelphia
Bristol, PA
Grief Support Group
Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA
Last Thursday of the Month
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Lower Bucks Hospital - Conference Room B - Main Lobby
501 Bath Road
Bristol, PA 19007
There is no cost, but pre-registration is required.
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Tennesse
Memphis, TN
Grief Support Group
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Memphis, TN
Every 3rd Tuesday
12:00 PM
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
1669 Shelby Oaks Drive, Suite 106
Memphis, TN 38134