Due to increasing concerns regarding the coronavirus, please check for cancellations
before attending any of the events/groups listed below.
before attending any of the events/groups listed below.
TWIN CITIES GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS & EVENTS
WINTER/SPRING 2020
Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater and She Climbs Mountains:
Loss of Mother Experience and Workshop
She Climbs Mountains and SPDT are partnering to present place/settings at The Southern Theater featuring Swimming to Cecile, a personal lamentation inspired by the loss of a mother. In order to further create community and connection, Stuart Pimsler is offering a complimentary workshop that will provide the opportunity to share stories of loss and to discuss various aspects of Swimming to Cecile. Ticket cost is $20. For more information, please visit:
https://www.sheclimbsmountains.org/gatherings/2020/4/3/spdt-experience
Presentation:
Friday, April 3, 2020 ~ 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
The Southern Theater, 1420 S. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Workshop:
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 ~ 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka , MN 55305
Loss of Mother Experience and Workshop
She Climbs Mountains and SPDT are partnering to present place/settings at The Southern Theater featuring Swimming to Cecile, a personal lamentation inspired by the loss of a mother. In order to further create community and connection, Stuart Pimsler is offering a complimentary workshop that will provide the opportunity to share stories of loss and to discuss various aspects of Swimming to Cecile. Ticket cost is $20. For more information, please visit:
https://www.sheclimbsmountains.org/gatherings/2020/4/3/spdt-experience
Presentation:
Friday, April 3, 2020 ~ 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
The Southern Theater, 1420 S. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Workshop:
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 ~ 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka , MN 55305
Early Mother Loss Workshop
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, April 21, 2020 ~ May 19, 2020
Roseville, MN 55113
The Early Mother Loss Workshop will provide guided discussion and exploration of the distinct feelings and challenges that daughters who have lost their mothers at an early age frequently experience. Each meeting will allow daughters to share their stories and insights, nurture themselves and each other and grieve the loss of their mothers in a safe environment. Weekly exercises will be provided to attendees to be completed by the following week. Please join us as we connect with other motherless daughters and continue our journey of healing together. For those who have previously attended this workshop, please note that this session will offer new curriculum/weekly discussion topics. Cost is $120 per person for the 5-week series
For more information and to register, please visit: www.sheclimbsmountains.org/workshops
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, April 21, 2020 ~ May 19, 2020
Roseville, MN 55113
The Early Mother Loss Workshop will provide guided discussion and exploration of the distinct feelings and challenges that daughters who have lost their mothers at an early age frequently experience. Each meeting will allow daughters to share their stories and insights, nurture themselves and each other and grieve the loss of their mothers in a safe environment. Weekly exercises will be provided to attendees to be completed by the following week. Please join us as we connect with other motherless daughters and continue our journey of healing together. For those who have previously attended this workshop, please note that this session will offer new curriculum/weekly discussion topics. Cost is $120 per person for the 5-week series
For more information and to register, please visit: www.sheclimbsmountains.org/workshops
Youth Grief Services - Support Group for Children and Families
Fairview Health Services is offering a free seven-week grief support group for children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Children and teens, ages 4-18, are divided into groups by age. While children and teens meet, support is offered simultaneously for their parent(s) and/or caregivers. The support group is free to join, but registration is required. For more information or to register, email Katie Eisold, keisold1@fairview.org or Jenny Simmonds, jsimmon3@fairview.org or call 952-892-2111.
Upcoming Groups:
Mondays, February 3 - March 16
6:30-7:30 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
1555 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Tuesdays, February 4 - March 17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fairview Ridges Education Center
152 Cobblestone Lane, Burnsville, MN 55337
Fairview Health Services is offering a free seven-week grief support group for children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Children and teens, ages 4-18, are divided into groups by age. While children and teens meet, support is offered simultaneously for their parent(s) and/or caregivers. The support group is free to join, but registration is required. For more information or to register, email Katie Eisold, keisold1@fairview.org or Jenny Simmonds, jsimmon3@fairview.org or call 952-892-2111.
Upcoming Groups:
Mondays, February 3 - March 16
6:30-7:30 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
1555 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Tuesdays, February 4 - March 17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fairview Ridges Education Center
152 Cobblestone Lane, Burnsville, MN 55337
ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS
Bittersweet
A support group for parents who have experienced the death of a twin or other multiple. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. For details, contact Barb Schaack at 952-854-1997 or barbschaack@yahoo.com.
A support group for parents who have experienced the death of a twin or other multiple. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. For details, contact Barb Schaack at 952-854-1997 or barbschaack@yahoo.com.
Bloomington-Richfield Grief Coalition
www.brgriefcoalition.com
Spring 2020
Thursdays, April 2 - May 21
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
1701 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-881-5801
Summer 2020
Thursdays, July 9 - August 27
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
2200 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-888-4621
www.brgriefcoalition.com
Spring 2020
Thursdays, April 2 - May 21
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
1701 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-881-5801
Summer 2020
Thursdays, July 9 - August 27
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
2200 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-888-4621
Capital City Grief Coalition
Contact: Lois Knutson, 651-227-4430
Contact: Lois Knutson, 651-227-4430
Caregiver Support Group
A support group for caregivers meets the third Thursday of every month from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan, MN. If you are feeling the stress of care giving, please join us as we support one another. Questions? Please contact Rozann@comcast.net or call 651-334-3207.
A support group for caregivers meets the third Thursday of every month from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan, MN. If you are feeling the stress of care giving, please join us as we support one another. Questions? Please contact Rozann@comcast.net or call 651-334-3207.
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Children's Minnesota
Living with Grief: Parent Program
Living with Grief: Youth Program
Living with Grief: Grandparent/Aunt/Uncle Program
Groups are held the 2nd Thursday of each month • 6–7:30 p.m.
Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul campus
Please RSVP to Bereavement Services at bereavement@childrensMN.org or 612-813-7216.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group - Co-sponsored by Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota
Groups are held 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month • 5–6:30 p.m.
United Hospital, St. Paul
The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group helps parents whose baby has died through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death (shortly following birth or during an NICU stay). The group is made up of parents, and is led by staff members from both Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota. Registration is required to attend. Please call or email Bereavement Services at: bereavement@childrensMN.org or 612-813-7216.
Living with Grief: Parent Program
Living with Grief: Youth Program
Living with Grief: Grandparent/Aunt/Uncle Program
Groups are held the 2nd Thursday of each month • 6–7:30 p.m.
Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul campus
Please RSVP to Bereavement Services at bereavement@childrensMN.org or 612-813-7216.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group - Co-sponsored by Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota
Groups are held 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month • 5–6:30 p.m.
United Hospital, St. Paul
The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group helps parents whose baby has died through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death (shortly following birth or during an NICU stay). The group is made up of parents, and is led by staff members from both Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota. Registration is required to attend. Please call or email Bereavement Services at: bereavement@childrensMN.org or 612-813-7216.
Downtown Coalition for Grief Support - Minneapolis
wwwmplsgriefsupport.com
Winter/Spring 2020
Saturdays, January 4 - April 25
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
First Christian Church
SpringHouse Ministry Center
610 West 28th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-353-6292
wwwmplsgriefsupport.com
Winter/Spring 2020
Saturdays, January 4 - April 25
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
First Christian Church
SpringHouse Ministry Center
610 West 28th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-353-6292
Edina Coalition for Grief Support
edinagriefsupport.org
Winter 2020
Thursdays, January 9 - March 26
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Church of St. Patrick of Edina
6820 St. Patrick's Lane
Edina, MN 55439
edinagriefsupport.org
Winter 2020
Thursdays, January 9 - March 26
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Church of St. Patrick of Edina
6820 St. Patrick's Lane
Edina, MN 55439
Grief Support - Prince of Peace
Every Monday except holidays
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Worship Center Sanctuary
13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Jody Slaughter, 952-898-9312 jslaughter@popmn.org
www.popmn.org/support
Every Monday except holidays
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Worship Center Sanctuary
13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Jody Slaughter, 952-898-9312 jslaughter@popmn.org
www.popmn.org/support
Growing Through Loss - Northern Suburbs
763-755-5335
Spring 2020
Mondays, April 13 - May 18
6:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Nativity Lutheran Church
3312 Silver Lake Road NE
St. Anthony, MN 55418
763-755-5335
Spring 2020
Mondays, April 13 - May 18
6:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Nativity Lutheran Church
3312 Silver Lake Road NE
St. Anthony, MN 55418
She Climbs Mountains/Girls Rise Up - Support for Motherless Daughters
https://www.sheclimbsmountains.org/
This non-profit organization serves adult women and girls who have experienced mother loss at any age. Workshops, informal gatherings and formal events encourage women and girls to explore the myriad of emotions and experiences that accompany the loss of a mother. Participants are encouraged to grieve openly, share their stories, ask questions, nurture themselves and each other, examine the loss of their mothers and to seek joy and gratitude in a secure, supportive environment.
Contact: 612-382-2771, email: christine@sheclimbsmountains.org
https://www.sheclimbsmountains.org/
This non-profit organization serves adult women and girls who have experienced mother loss at any age. Workshops, informal gatherings and formal events encourage women and girls to explore the myriad of emotions and experiences that accompany the loss of a mother. Participants are encouraged to grieve openly, share their stories, ask questions, nurture themselves and each other, examine the loss of their mothers and to seek joy and gratitude in a secure, supportive environment.
Contact: 612-382-2771, email: christine@sheclimbsmountains.org
South Minneapolis Coalition for Grief Support
http://trustinc.org/category/news-events/grief-support
Winter 2020
Thursdays, January 23 - March 26
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
2914 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
http://trustinc.org/category/news-events/grief-support
Winter 2020
Thursdays, January 23 - March 26
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
2914 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Southwest Grief Coalition
www.swgriefcoalition.org
Spring 2020
Mondays, beginning April 6
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
16515 Luther Way
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
952-937-8123
www.swgriefcoalition.org
Spring 2020
Mondays, beginning April 6
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
16515 Luther Way
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
952-937-8123
West Suburban Grief Coalition
www.westsuburbangriefmn.org
Spring 2020
Thursdays, March 5 - May 28
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth
12235 Old Rockford Road
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-559-2775
Summer 2020
Thursdays, June 4 - August 27
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community
155 County Road 24
Wayzata, MN 55391
763-473-7901
www.westsuburbangriefmn.org
Spring 2020
Thursdays, March 5 - May 28
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth
12235 Old Rockford Road
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-559-2775
Summer 2020
Thursdays, June 4 - August 27
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community
155 County Road 24
Wayzata, MN 55391
763-473-7901
Wings For Widows
Wings for Widows is a faith-based, non-profit organization focused on providing financial and legal counseling to widows in the first 12 months following the death of their spouse. There is never a fee for the volunteer service.
Contact Chris Bentley, 612-845-7081 www.wingsforwidows.us
Wings for Widows is a faith-based, non-profit organization focused on providing financial and legal counseling to widows in the first 12 months following the death of their spouse. There is never a fee for the volunteer service.
Contact Chris Bentley, 612-845-7081 www.wingsforwidows.us
If you have an event/program/class you would like listed
or a correction to the above information,
please contact us at
growingthroughloss@gmail.com or 651-452-8261.
or a correction to the above information,
please contact us at
growingthroughloss@gmail.com or 651-452-8261.