Seven Choices: Finding Daylight After Loss Shatters Your World

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neW JourneY A support group for widows and widowers of any age, adjusting to life without their spouse. This group is open ended and on-going. Registration is not required. The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Diana Battles (216) 486-6364 ashtabula office Thursday, December 17, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Starting January 2010 – twice a month in ashtabula only 2 nd and 4 th Thursday of the month, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Mary McKernan-Gryzmala (440) 997-6619 horiZons A monthly support group for the older adult widow and widower. This group is open ended and on-going. The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center 3 rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 to 12:00 p.m. Kathryn Harrison (216) 486-6331 Mayfield Village Baptist church 2 nd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. 6500 Highland Road, Mayfield Kathryn Harrison (216) 486-6331 Lakewood 1381 Bunts Road, Lakewood, 4 th floor 2 nd Monday of the month, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Judy Beckman (216) 383-3737, ext. 3110 Branches oF hope A series for adults who have experienced the death of both parents. This group will help you move forward while honoring your parents’ memory and identifying their gifts to you. Registration is required. Westlake St John West Shore Community Outreach Center 29160 Center Ridge Road, Suite R six Thursdays, Feb. 18 – Mar. 25, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. JoDee Coulter (216) 383-3737 ext. 3440 “New Group” siBLing connecTions This four-week group will allow adults who have experienced the death of a sibling at any time during their lives to explore their grief and mourn this loss. Registration is required. Lakewood office Four Wednesdays, Feb. 3 – Feb. 24, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Judy Beckman (216) 383-3737, ext. 3110 FaBric anD FeeLings A weekly group where participants use fabric techniques such as quilting (sometimes involving clothing from loved ones) or photo transfer to create quilts, pillows, dolls and other types of lasting memories. Sewing expertise is not necessary. The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center Thursdays, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mary Trivisonno (216) 486-6838 The neXT chapTer A book discussion for adults who enjoy reading as an avenue to process loss, grief and hope. Intended for those with a minimum of six months of healing – whether by individual or group support. Call to obtain book title and to register. ashtabula office Thursday, Feb. 4, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Mary McKernan-Gryzmala (440) 997-6619 Lakewood office Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Judy Beckman (216) 383-3737, ext. 3110 Warrensville heights office Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Vicki Jackson (216) 383-3737, ext. 3200 Dinner anD a MoVie Come join us for a light dinner, a film examining concepts of grief and loss, and a discussion group connecting fiction with reality. Registration is required. Movie – “The Bucket List” ashtabula office Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Mary McKernan-Gryzmala (440) 997-6619 Holiday Events hope For The hoLiDaYs An adult bereavement group providing techniques, dialog and support for those grieving through the holiday season. Registration is required. ashtabula office Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Mary McKernan-Gryzmala (440) 997-6619 Mentor office Thursday, Dec. 10, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Lisa Florjancic (216) 383-3737 ext. 3041 hoLiDaY FaMiLY nighT An evening to honor and commemorate your loved one that died by decorating a candle in their memory. Family members of any age are welcome to attend. Registration is required. The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. To register call Felicia Dunlop-Stanley (216) 486-6335 ashtabula office Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. To register call Mary McKernan-Gryzmala (440) 997-6619 Support Groups Continued on Page 6 >> 289132_AboutGrief.indd 5 10/29/09 11:58 AM 5
6 Healing Arts Workshops, Winter 09-10 Healing Arts Workshops provide grieving people with a creative outlet for their grief and are open to all grieving people. No art experience is necessary. call Mary Trivisonno at (216) 486-6838 to register. MeMorY WreaThs Decorate a grapevine wreath, symbolizing unbroken life and love, with personal symbols, as well as wishes, memories and prayers. The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. st. John West shore community outreach center 29160 Center Ridge Rd., Suite R Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ceLeBraTe The LighT Use glass beads or beach glass to decorate a vigil light that symbolizes the light brought into our lives by our loved ones. The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center Tuesday Jan. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. st. John West shore community outreach center 29160 Center Ridge Rd., Suite R Tuesday Jan. 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. heaLing our hearTs Using felt and other fabrics, create a small heartshaped “pillow” that is sewn together with love, mended with hope and stuffed with thoughts, memories and prayers. The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. st. John West shore community outreach center 29160 Center Ridge Rd., Suite R Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center 19201 Villaview Road Cleveland, OH 44119-3064 hospice house & headquarters 300 East 185th Street Cleveland, OH 44119-1330 ashtabula office 1166 Lake Avenue Ashtabula, OH 44004-2930 Children and Family Support Groups s.T.a.r.s. (Supporting Tears, Anger, Remembrance & Sadness) A six-week support group for grieving children ages 6-12. While the children are meeting, there is an adult support group to assist parents and family members in dealing with their own grief. Registration is required. The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center Mondays, Jan. 25 – Mar. 1, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Colleen Thompson (216) 486-6316 Westlake office Wednesdays, Jan. 13 – Feb. 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Amalie Clausen (216) 486-6319 proJecT hope A four-week group for adolescents aged 12-17, using journaling as an expressive and safe way to share feelings. Participants will make their own journals and will be given time to reflect on their grieving process. This group will also discuss music as a healthy coping strategy. Registration by a parent or guardian required. ashtabula office Tuesdays, Jan. 5 – Jan. 26, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Mary McKernan-Gryzmala (440) 997-6619 Warrensville heights office Tuesdays, Feb. 2 – Feb. 23, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Vicki Jackson (216) 383-3737, ext. 3200 hospice oF The WesTern reserVe oFFice LocaTions cleveland office 19201 Villaview Road Cleveland, OH 44119-3064 hospice care center at the renaissance 26376 John Road Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 Lorain county office 2173 N. Ridge Road E., Suite H Lorain, OH 44055-3400 on eagLes’ Wings A monthly support group for families who have experienced the death of a child. <strong>After</strong> pizza, the parents have a support group while their school age children meet separately with other children who have lost a sibling. The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center 3 rd Thursday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Susan Lakin at (216) 383-3737 ext. 3964 Co-sponsored by Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and Hospice of the Western Reserve. heLping hanDs/heaLing hearTs A monthly support group for children ages 6-13 and adults, who have experienced the death of a loved one. While the adults are meeting, there is a co-existing support group for the children. Registration is not required The elisabeth severance prentiss Bereavement center 3 rd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Colleen Thompson at (216) 486-6316. C o m f o r t | H o p e | H e a l i n g Lakewood office 14601 Detroit Avenue Suite 100 Lakewood, OH 44107-4214 Mentor office 5786 Heisley Road Mentor, OH 44060-1830 university circle office 10645 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-2206 Warrensville heights office 4670 Richmond Road Suite 200 Warrensville Hts, OH 44128 Westlake office 29101 Health Campus Drive Building 2, Suite 400 Westlake, OH 44145-5268 289132_AboutGrief.indd 6 10/29/09 11:58 AM
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