Grief Resources

Losing a child brings excruciating pain and sadness. The ripple effect of secondary losses happens over time, such as loss of future, loss of identity or losses related to relationship changes. Join in a discussion regarding identification of secondary losses, as well as the importance of support through the process of grief.

The death of a child impacts an entire family. This special session is designed to recognize and support grandparents and close adult extended family members in their grief.

Explore physical responses to grief, and participate in mind/body stress reduction exercises for healing.

Experience the healing power of artistic expression through creation of a mosaic keepsake. Due to planning, RSVP is required for this session. Please RSVP by Monday, May 21, 2018 to [email protected] or 612-813-7216.

Parents share that they expect to feel profound sadness and grief over the loss of their child. They don’t always expect to feel a sense of loss for their child’s health care team, who had been so intimately involved in their family’s life. Join us for a conversation of this unexpected loss.

Join in learning about and practicing various techniques to help you care for yourself through the grieving process.

Explore the grief of spring and summer—including discussion of how the seasons’ warming weather, blooming nature, increased social interactions, holidays, birthdays and anniversaries can uniquely impact grief.

Learn about nurturing your spirit while in grief.

Explore the unique grief of autumn and winter - including a discussion about how the seasons' weather, increased darkness and seclusion, and anniversaries or holidays can impact grief.

Explore the ways that having a child die challenges our hope, our ability to find meaning, and the way we think about ourselves and our future.