TWIN CITIES GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS & EVENTS
SUMMER/FALL 2021
Young Adult Grief Support Series
Young adults who are grieving the death of a loved one will connect with peers who know what it feels like to have some close to them die. Through the sharing of stories, and connection, we will normalize our feelings, identify ways of coping, and find ways to heal. To register, please email Katie or call 952-219-8513.
Wednesdays, September 1 - October 6
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Brighter Days Family Grief Center
15764 Venture Lane, Eden Prairie MN 55344
Virtual, Zoom option
Cost: Free
Young adults who are grieving the death of a loved one will connect with peers who know what it feels like to have some close to them die. Through the sharing of stories, and connection, we will normalize our feelings, identify ways of coping, and find ways to heal. To register, please email Katie or call 952-219-8513.
Wednesdays, September 1 - October 6
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Brighter Days Family Grief Center
15764 Venture Lane, Eden Prairie MN 55344
Virtual, Zoom option
Cost: Free
LGBTQ+ Partner/Spouse Loss Group
This group is intended for members of the LGBTQ+ community whose partner or spouse has died. You will be invited to spend the time sharing stories about your loved ones, addressing topics such as new patterns of daily life, complex grief, self care and other topics brought up by participants. This group is free to attend but registration is required. To register or learn more please email Aaron or call 612-262-7362.
Thursdays, September 2nd - October 7th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
This group is intended for members of the LGBTQ+ community whose partner or spouse has died. You will be invited to spend the time sharing stories about your loved ones, addressing topics such as new patterns of daily life, complex grief, self care and other topics brought up by participants. This group is free to attend but registration is required. To register or learn more please email Aaron or call 612-262-7362.
Thursdays, September 2nd - October 7th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
Teen Grief Support Series
Wednesdays, September 8 - September 29
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Teens ages 13-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one will connect with peers who know what it feels like to have someone close to them die. Through activities, sharing their stories and connection, teens will normalize their feelings, identify ways of coping, and find ways to heal. Register by emailing Katie or call 952-219-8513.
Wednesdays, September 8 - September 29
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Teens ages 13-17 who are grieving the death of a loved one will connect with peers who know what it feels like to have someone close to them die. Through activities, sharing their stories and connection, teens will normalize their feelings, identify ways of coping, and find ways to heal. Register by emailing Katie or call 952-219-8513.
Parent Loss Group
This group is for adults who have lost a parent or parents. In this group you will be invited to share stories about your parents and address topics such as childhood relationships, adult relationships, general grief, and self-care as well as topics brought forward by participants. This group will be led by Laura Mortenson, LICSW, Clinical Director. To express interest and complete a brief intake, please email Laura or call 952-219-8531.
Tuesdays, September 14th - October 19th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Brighter Days Family Grief Center
15764 Venture Lane, Eden Prairie MN 55344
Cost: Free
This group is for adults who have lost a parent or parents. In this group you will be invited to share stories about your parents and address topics such as childhood relationships, adult relationships, general grief, and self-care as well as topics brought forward by participants. This group will be led by Laura Mortenson, LICSW, Clinical Director. To express interest and complete a brief intake, please email Laura or call 952-219-8531.
Tuesdays, September 14th - October 19th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Brighter Days Family Grief Center
15764 Venture Lane, Eden Prairie MN 55344
Cost: Free
Widowed Women Support Group
This group is for adult women who lost their spouse 4-18 months ago. You will be invited to spend the time sharing stories about your spouses, address topics such as new identity after losing a partner, new patterns of daily life, general grief, self-care and other topics brought forth by participants. This group will be led by Laura Mortenson, LICSW, Clinical Director. To express interest and complete a brief intake, please email Laura or call 952-219-8531.
Wednesdays, September 15th - October 20th
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Brighter Days Family Grief Center
15764 Venture Lane, Eden Prairie MN 55344
Cost: Free
This group is for adult women who lost their spouse 4-18 months ago. You will be invited to spend the time sharing stories about your spouses, address topics such as new identity after losing a partner, new patterns of daily life, general grief, self-care and other topics brought forth by participants. This group will be led by Laura Mortenson, LICSW, Clinical Director. To express interest and complete a brief intake, please email Laura or call 952-219-8531.
Wednesdays, September 15th - October 20th
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Brighter Days Family Grief Center
15764 Venture Lane, Eden Prairie MN 55344
Cost: Free
A Different Kind of Grief
Designed for family members and loved ones who know a person who has died from addiction-related causes, this grief support differs from general grief support because the focus is specific to the traumatic loss and the stigma that often surrounds an addiction-related death. This group will be facilitated by Beckie Lillehel. Please email Beckie or call 612-990-0617 to register by Sept.13.
Wednesdays, September 15 - October 20
(registration deadline - 9/13)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: HIPPA compliant Zoom Platform
Cost: Free
Designed for family members and loved ones who know a person who has died from addiction-related causes, this grief support differs from general grief support because the focus is specific to the traumatic loss and the stigma that often surrounds an addiction-related death. This group will be facilitated by Beckie Lillehel. Please email Beckie or call 612-990-0617 to register by Sept.13.
Wednesdays, September 15 - October 20
(registration deadline - 9/13)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: HIPPA compliant Zoom Platform
Cost: Free
Camp Erin - Twin Cities
Camp Erin® Twin Cities is a free, day-long bereavement camp for all youth who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 6 to 17 attend the day that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Led by bereavement professionals and trained volunteers, campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills and make friends with peers who are also grieving. Lunch, dinner and snacks are provided.
Camper applications are accepted on a first come, first-served basis.
To register, please call 952-219-8513 or email Katie@brighterdaysgriefcenter.org
Saturday, September 25, 2021
9:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Camp Eden Wood
Eden Prairie, MN
Transportation not provided.
Camp Erin® Twin Cities is a free, day-long bereavement camp for all youth who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 6 to 17 attend the day that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Led by bereavement professionals and trained volunteers, campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills and make friends with peers who are also grieving. Lunch, dinner and snacks are provided.
Camper applications are accepted on a first come, first-served basis.
To register, please call 952-219-8513 or email Katie@brighterdaysgriefcenter.org
Saturday, September 25, 2021
9:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Camp Eden Wood
Eden Prairie, MN
Transportation not provided.
Young Adult Grief Retreat
Find connection, healing and reflection during this 3-day grief retreat in western Wisconsin. The retreat is free to attend but registration is required. Space is limited. To learn more and or to register please email Katie or call 952-219-8513.
Tuesday, October 12 - Thursday, October 14th
Faith's Lodge
Danbury, WI
Find connection, healing and reflection during this 3-day grief retreat in western Wisconsin. The retreat is free to attend but registration is required. Space is limited. To learn more and or to register please email Katie or call 952-219-8513.
Tuesday, October 12 - Thursday, October 14th
Faith's Lodge
Danbury, WI
Youth & Family Grief Support Series
This free 6-week program is compassionately provided for children and teens (ages 4-18) who are grieving the death of a family member. While the kids are participating in their group sessions, parents and caregivers have the option of participating simultaneously in our Grief Education, Loss of Partner/Spouse or Child Loss groups. These groups are free, but registration is required.
To register, please contact Jenny at 952-219-8514 or Jenny@brighterdaysgriefcenter.org
Thursdays, October 14 - November 18, 2021
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wooddale Church
5532 Wooddale Avenue, Edina, MN 55424
*All groups, events and offerings from Brighter Days are secular.
This free 6-week program is compassionately provided for children and teens (ages 4-18) who are grieving the death of a family member. While the kids are participating in their group sessions, parents and caregivers have the option of participating simultaneously in our Grief Education, Loss of Partner/Spouse or Child Loss groups. These groups are free, but registration is required.
To register, please contact Jenny at 952-219-8514 or Jenny@brighterdaysgriefcenter.org
Thursdays, October 14 - November 18, 2021
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wooddale Church
5532 Wooddale Avenue, Edina, MN 55424
*All groups, events and offerings from Brighter Days are secular.
ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS
Anticipatory Loss Group for Young Adults
Anticipating the death of a loved one brings many difficult and unique feelings of grief. If you are a young adult (between the ages of 18-30) anticipating the death of a family member and looking for support, please join us as we find ways of navigating anticipatory loss, sharing our stories, and find ways to take care of ourselves during this time of transition and change.
To register, please email Katie or text/call 952-219-8513.
Every 3rd Thursday - Drop in
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: Free
Anticipating the death of a loved one brings many difficult and unique feelings of grief. If you are a young adult (between the ages of 18-30) anticipating the death of a family member and looking for support, please join us as we find ways of navigating anticipatory loss, sharing our stories, and find ways to take care of ourselves during this time of transition and change.
To register, please email Katie or text/call 952-219-8513.
Every 3rd Thursday - Drop in
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: Free
Bittersweet
Due to COVID-19, please check for cancellations.
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.
Due to COVID-19, please check for cancellations.
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
Fall Series
Thursdays, September 23 - November 11
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
1701 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington MN 55431
stlukesbloomington.org
www.brgriefcoalition.com
Fall Series
Thursdays, September 23 - November 11
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
1701 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington MN 55431
stlukesbloomington.org
Capital City Grief Coalition
Contact: Lois Knutson, 651-227-4430
Contact: Lois Knutson, 651-227-4430
Caregiver Support Group
Due to COVID-19, please check for cancellations.
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.
Due to COVID-19, please check for cancellations.
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
Due to COVID-19, please check for cancellations.
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.
Due to COVID-19, please check for cancellations.
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.
Due to COVID-19, please check for cancellations.
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.
Due to COVID-19, please check for cancellations.
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
www.mplsgriefsupport.com
On-line sessions via Zoom every Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
One-on-one support available by calling 612-317-3454 or by filling out the contact form on the website.
www.mplsgriefsupport.com
On-line sessions via Zoom every Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
One-on-one support available by calling 612-317-3454 or by filling out the contact form on the website.
Edina Coalition for Grief Support
edinagriefsupport.org
Virtual meetings available throughout the summer. To join, please submit the request form on the website.
Videos and audio talks prepared by volunteers and speakers will be posted periodically.
Fall Series
Thursdays, September 9– December 16, 2021
Colonial Church of Edina
6200 Colonial Way
Edina, Minnesota 55436
No food or beverages will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own beverage.
We ask attendees to arrive at the facility no earlier than 4:20 p.m.
edinagriefsupport.org
Virtual meetings available throughout the summer. To join, please submit the request form on the website.
Videos and audio talks prepared by volunteers and speakers will be posted periodically.
Fall Series
Thursdays, September 9– December 16, 2021
Colonial Church of Edina
6200 Colonial Way
Edina, Minnesota 55436
No food or beverages will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own beverage.
We ask attendees to arrive at the facility no earlier than 4:20 p.m.
Gone Too Soon Child Loss Support Group and Sibling Support Group
A safe, supportive place for parents and grandparents who have experienced the loss of a child. Sibling Grief Group will meet at the same time at the same address. Groups will be facilitated separately in different areas of the building.
Contact: Donna Mathiowetz, donna@unfinishedbydesign.com
Wednesday, September 15 - 6:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Hastings Community Education Center
310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033
A safe, supportive place for parents and grandparents who have experienced the loss of a child. Sibling Grief Group will meet at the same time at the same address. Groups will be facilitated separately in different areas of the building.
Contact: Donna Mathiowetz, donna@unfinishedbydesign.com
Wednesday, September 15 - 6:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Hastings Community Education Center
310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033
Grief Support - Prince of Peace
Due to COVID-19, please check for cancellations.
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Every Monday except holidays
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Worship Center Sanctuary
13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Jody Slaughter, 952-898-9312, jslaughter@popmn.org
Due to COVID-19, please check for cancellations.
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Every Monday except holidays
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Worship Center Sanctuary
13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Jody Slaughter, 952-898-9312, jslaughter@popmn.org
Hastings Area Grief Support Group
The group, open to those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, loved one, or friend, meets at 6:00 p.m. one Thursday of each month.
Contact: Donna Mathiowetz, donna@unfinishedbydesign.com
Thursday, September 23 - 6:00 p.m.
Hastings Community Education Center
310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033
The group, open to those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, loved one, or friend, meets at 6:00 p.m. one Thursday of each month.
Contact: Donna Mathiowetz, donna@unfinishedbydesign.com
Thursday, September 23 - 6:00 p.m.
Hastings Community Education Center
310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033
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
http://trustinc.org/category/news-events/grief-support
Southwest Grief Coalition
www.swgriefcoalition.org
Looking for a small group to discuss a recent loss in your life? Join the summer session of the SW Grief Coalition on Monday evenings for a casual gathering over Zoom for faithful people looking for a supportive community. The sessions are led by a trained facilitator.
NOTE: This group has begun meeting. If you are interested in attending, please contact Pastor Peter Johnson at pastorpeter@standrewlu.org
www.swgriefcoalition.org
Looking for a small group to discuss a recent loss in your life? Join the summer session of the SW Grief Coalition on Monday evenings for a casual gathering over Zoom for faithful people looking for a supportive community. The sessions are led by a trained facilitator.
NOTE: This group has begun meeting. If you are interested in attending, please contact Pastor Peter Johnson at pastorpeter@standrewlu.org
West Suburban Grief Coalition
www.westsuburbangriefmn.org
www.westsuburbangriefmn.org
Talking Over Tea: Spouse/Partner Loss Group for Women
This peer based support group is for adult women who have lost their spouse/partner. It provides an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences and talk about topics brought up by participants. This group is facilitated by trained Brighter Days volunteers, Eileen Gregory and Jill Zweber who both have had similar personal experiences.
To register please email Laura or call 952-219-8531.
Every 1st and 3rd Monday
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Brighter Days Family Grief Center
15764 Venture Lane, Eden Prairie MN 55344
Cost: Free
This peer based support group is for adult women who have lost their spouse/partner. It provides an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences and talk about topics brought up by participants. This group is facilitated by trained Brighter Days volunteers, Eileen Gregory and Jill Zweber who both have had similar personal experiences.
To register please email Laura or call 952-219-8531.
Every 1st and 3rd Monday
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Brighter Days Family Grief Center
15764 Venture Lane, Eden Prairie MN 55344
Cost: Free
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.