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

Ohio

Canton, OH

Cancer Patient Support Group

Aunt Susie’s Cancer Wellness Center, Canton, OH


Every First Tuesday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Aunt Susie’s Cancer Wellness Center
2813 Whipple Avenue NW
Canton, OH 44708

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Caregiver Group Support Group

Allay Senior Care, Canton, OH


Every Last Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Allay Senior Care
3332 13th Street NW
Canton, OH 44708

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Kettering, OH

Grief Recovery Group

One Lincoln Park in Kettering, OH


Thursdays
February 6, 2025 to March 27, 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

One Lincoln Park
590 Isaac Prugh Way
Kettering, OH 45429

Class may be joined during the first 2 weeks; then it becomes a closed group.

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Medina, OH

Grief Support Group

Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Medina, OH


Every 1st Friday
1:30 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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Uniontown, OH

Grief Recovery Group

Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care in Uniontown, OH


Mondays
December 2, 2024 to January 20, 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 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


Wednesday
January 8, 2025 to February 26, 2025
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
February 11, 2025 to April 1, 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 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


Wednesdays
February 26, 2025 to April 16, 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 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 Support Group

Soprema Senior Center, Wadsworth, OH


Fourth Thursday of Month

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Soprema Senior Center
617 School Drive
Wadsworth, OH 44281

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Grief Recovery Group

Soprema Senior Center, Wadsworth, OH


Thursdays
May 1, 2025 to June 19, 2025
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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Grief Recovery Group

Soprema Senior Center, Wadsworth, OH


Thursdays
September 4, 2025 to October 23, 2025
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

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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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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