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Local Grief Groups
A death in the family is, for most people, among the most serious events in their family history. The difficult changes -- emotional, spiritual, social and practical -- are not adjusted to "overnight." For most families, the funeral marks the end of a life and the beginning of a new life, adapting to the changes that loss and grief occasion.
Lynch & Sons recognizes the ongoing challenges of a death in the family and has always provided follow-up services to the bereaved among us. We serve as a referral agency to a variety of bereavement programs, from Widow-to-Widow groups, Bereaved Parents groups, Survivors of Suicide, Parents of Murdered Children, Compassionate Friends and others.
In concert with church, civic and health care groups, Lynch & Sons also provides regular programming for the newly bereaved as well as outreach programs for local schools, churches and civic organizations that want to educate and inform their members on the dynamics of grief, death and bereavement. Additionally, Lynch & Sons maintains a complete lending library of books, tapes, and videos for those interested in these topics.
There are a number of grief support groups in the local area to offer support and courage. We have listed a few of the local support groups to the side of your screen and below. Meeting times and places and more detailed information on each support group can be found by clicking on their links.
Monthly Meeting:
4th Monday of each month (except December), at 7:00pm
Location:
Milford Presbyterian Church
238 N. Main Street, Milford, Michigan
We welcome and encourage participants to join together for dinner at Leo's Coney Island, 525 N. Main Street, Milford, at 5:30pm, prior to each month's meeting.
Social Activities:
A variety of social activities and events are held throughout each month with schedules published in our monthly newsletters.
Contacts:
Mary: 248-685-7755
Nancy: 248-676-0393
Ernie: 248-887-6922
Pat: 810-655-5626
Bernie: 810-227-5306
Sharon: 810-231-3492
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Life Cycles: Pain Growth Recovery
Programs for the Bereaved
Featuring Neal F. Howald, M.A.
We realize that the loss of a loved one can be a difficult psychological, emotional and physiological experience. This experience can be shared with others who have gone through a similar transition. We strongly believe that grief shared is grief diminished. With this in mind, Lynch & Sons is sponsoring the LIFE CYCLES Survivors Support Group.
The LIFE CYCLES Program is led by our grief specialist, Neal F. Howald, M.A.
September 22, 2008 February 16, 2009
October 20, 2008 March 23, 2009
November 17, 2008 April 20, 2009
December 15, 2008 May 18, 2009
January 19, 2009 June 22, 2009
July 20, 2009
The meetings are held from 7:30 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Walled Lake United Methodist Church, located directly behind the funeral home at 340 Pontiac Trail in Walled Lake. For further information please contact Lynch & Sons Funeral Home at (248) 624-2251. ALL ARE WELCOME.
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Grief Share and Divorce Care Support Groups
Are you hurting and in need of the loving support of those who understand? Our experienced leaders offer FREE weekly meetings and FREE childcare in a confidential, caring atmosphere.
The Grief Share and Divorce Care Support Groups meet on Monday evenings starting January 3, 2005. Meetings will be held in the two end rooms in the East Wing of the church at 7:00pm.
Location:
Highland United Methodist Church
680 W. Livingston Rd., Highland, Michigan
· Free ongoing weekly sessions
CONFIDENTIAL
· Co-ed group and facilitators who share similar experiences
· Free child care provided
· Christ-based sessions & videos featuring experts in their fields
For more information, please contact the following people...
Grief Share:
Bob Spear - bospear@humc.us OR
Bev Spear - bespear@humc.us
Divorce Care:
Deb Matson - dmatson@humc.us OR
Donna Hubbard - dhubbard@humc.us
Or call the Highland United Methodist Church at 248-887-1311 for more information.
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