FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, Dec. 3, 2012
Contact: Liz Kopling, Director of Marketing & Communications
Office: (608) 327-7219 Cell: (608) 772-9653
Liz.kopling@agracehospicecare.org
MADISON, Wis. – In January, Agrace HospiceCare will offer several grief support and discussion groups that are open to the public and provided without charge. Unless otherwise noted, all groups are held at Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison. Agrace recommends waiting two to three months after a death before joining a grief support group.
Grief support group series
Mother Loss Support Group
This four-week series is for adults who are grieving the death of their mother. In addition to providing grief support, the group leader will present and discuss concepts specific to the grieving process in relation to losing one’s mother.
January 8 – January 29 (Tuesdays), 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Call Melissa Thielman to register at (608) 327-7282.
Journey Through Grief (Sun Prairie)
This seven-week series is for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. In addition to providing grief support, the group leader will present and discuss concepts specific to the grieving process.
January 8 – February 19 (Tuesdays), 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Held at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 2420 St. Albert Drive, Sun Prairie
Call Jim Haefs-Flemming to register at (608) 327-7146.
Spouse/Partner Loss Support Group
This five-week grief support group is for adults who are grieving the death of a spouse or partner. In addition to providing grief support, the group leader will present and discuss concepts specific to the grieving process when one has lost their spouse or partner.
January 9 – February 6 (Wednesdays), 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Call Laura Williams to register at (608) 327-7025.
Recurring support groups:
Bridges Grief Support Group
This ongoing, weekly grief support group is for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Registration is not required. This group meets every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
By appointment:
Introduction to Grief
This informative session for adults offers suggestions on how to navigate the grieving process and provides information about Agrace HospiceCare grief support groups. Call Cheri Milton, grief services manager, at
(608) 327-7300 to make an appointment.
For detailed information regarding these groups, please visit agracehospicecare.org.
Agrace HospiceCare has been providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families dealing with life-limiting conditions for more than 30 years. Formerly known as HospiceCare Inc., Agrace HospiceCare is a nonprofit, community-based hospice. With offices in Madison and Janesville, Agrace HospiceCare serves residents in Dane, Green, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties.
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