Calendar

Horizon Grief Resource Center Closed

The Grief Resource Center will be closed on Labor Day. 

Loss of a Sibling Support Group

This eight-week support group is for any adult (18+ years old) who has lost a sibling. Each week will focus on a different aspect of grieving a sibling. Participants are required to attend the first meeting and asked to be present for all 8 sessions.

Participants may attend this support group no more than two times.

Minimum 5 registrants required to run this group.

Register by Tuesday, August 26th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Registration Deadline for September Truth Card Workshop

Need some inspiration or a pep-talk to help you cope with your loss or life stressors? Use cut & paste journaling to create little Truth Cards with the words you need to hear. Tuck them in your purse, wallet, or hang them on your mirror to soothe your heart and soul, and provide inspiration and motivation. This workshop is offered each month and can be attended multiple times.

Register by Wednesday, September 3rd: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

September Drum Circle

Drum circles create a fun, supportive, and safe environment to lose yourself in the rhythm and beat. Be creative as we improvise rhythms on a variety of instruments such as bongos, tubanos, shakers, and other small rhythm instruments. Drumming in community creates space to be creative and free. No music experience necessary. Minimum 3 participants required to run this free drum circle. 

Register by Thursday, August 28th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Coping with Anxiety After Loss Workshop

Have you found yourself worrying more in the aftermath of a loss? Many people do not consider anxiety to be associated with grief, but it is common to feel anxious after the death of a loved one. Learn how to identify and cope with anxiety in this workshop.

Register by Friday August 29th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Increase your Happiness & Wellbeing (Multiple Session Workshop)

Participants will experiment with four models for increasing happiness and wellbeing throughout this six week group, including the Miracle Morning and Creativity Cure. Participants will then build their own personal model of happiness and wellbeing. 

Please plan to attend all meetings of this multiple session workshop. 

Register by Friday August 29th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Registration Deadline for Writing to Heal Support Group

This six week group helps you process and heal from your grief through a variety of writing exercises and activities. All supplies will be provided.

Minimum three and a maximum of five registrants required to run this free group. Registrants are required to attend all six sessions. 

Register by Tuesday, September 9th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Shattering Grief Workshop

This workshop will provide a unique approach to naming the emotions surrounding loss of a loved one, letting go of regrets, and reconnecting with life without them through an interactive project. This workshop is offered each month, and can be attended once.

Register by August 27th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Registration Deadline for Soul Book Experience (Multi-session workshop)

Soul Book is a soulful artsy project that is fun to make and deeply meaningful and personal at the same time. You’ll create a beautiful chunky Soul Book full of all of the things your beautiful heart knows, but sometimes forgets. You’ll fill it with reminders of important things you may have forgotten about yourself…things we don’t ever want to forget. 

You are So, SO invited!

Everyone can make a Soul Book. You don't have to be an experienced artist to enjoy this fun project.  I'll take you step by step through the process of making your own special Soul Book. You'll enjoy working with a variety of art supplies and tools. A beautiful kit is provided for you to make it easy to create your very own Soul Book. You can make your Soul Book as beautifully simple or as artsy and Creative as you like! 

Register by Tuesday September 9th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Truth Card Workshop

Need some inspiration or a pep-talk to help you cope with your loss or life stressors? Use cut & paste journaling to create little Truth Cards with the words you need to hear. Tuck them in your purse, wallet, or hang them on your mirror to soothe your heart and soul, and provide inspiration and motivation. This workshop is offered each month and can be attended multiple times.

Register by Wednesday, September 3rd: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Registration Deadline for Journaling for Grief Workshop

Journaling is a great way to get in tune with how you are feeling, gain insight into yourself, as well as see the changes in your grief journey. Learn and experiment with basic written journaling techniques and learn about art journaling.

Register by Monday, September 15th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Soul Book Experience (Multi-session workshop)

Soul Book is a soulful artsy project that is fun to make and deeply meaningful and personal at the same time. You’ll create a beautiful chunky Soul Book full of all of the things your beautiful heart knows, but sometimes forgets. You’ll fill it with reminders of important things you may have forgotten about yourself…things we don’t ever want to forget. 

You are So, SO invited!

Everyone can make a Soul Book. You don't have to be an experienced artist to enjoy this fun project.  I'll take you step by step through the process of making your own special Soul Book. You'll enjoy working with a variety of art supplies and tools. A beautiful kit is provided for you to make it easy to create your very own Soul Book. You can make your Soul Book as beautifully simple or as artsy and Creative as you like! 

Register by Tuesday September 9th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Writing to Heal Support Group

This six week group helps you process and heal from your grief through a variety of writing exercises and activities. All supplies will be provided.

Minimum three and a maximum of five registrants required to run this free group. Registrants are required to attend all six sessions. 

Register by Tuesday, September 9th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Registration Deadline for Depression and Grief in Older Adults

Join us for an educational presentation about how mental health and grief impact older adults.

Our knowledgeable presenter for this event is Doctor Elizabeth Bukowy, who specializes in geriatric and palliative medicine. Doctor Bukowy's expertise on this topic also comes from her roles as an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin & Froedtert Hospital and as a certified nursing home medical director.

This presentation could benefit seniors who are curious about the intersection of depression and grief, or those who would like to learn more to support an older adult in their lives. Please be advised that this workshop is not a substitute for medical advice.

Register by Friday September 19th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Journaling for Grief Workshop

Journaling is a great way to get in tune with how you are feeling, gain insight into yourself, as well as see the changes in your grief journey. Learn and experiment with basic written journaling techniques and learn about art journaling.

Register by Monday, September 15th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Registration Deadline for Creative Soul Searching Group

Who am I now? How do I navigate life going forward? Life transitions, change, grief and loss impact our sense of identity as well as our dreams and future plans.

This eight week group will use Melody Ross’s Creative Soul Searching curriculum to help you discover who you are now and connect to yourself. We’ll create an art journal using cut & paste curriculum.

All supplies provided. No creative skills or art journaling experience necessary.

Register by Wednesday, September 24th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Second Phase Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend. Permission from the facilitator is required to attend this group. 

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Loss of a Spouse/Partner Support Group

This group meets weekly and requires registration to attend.

Before your first time attending a group session, you will need to contact the Grief Resource Center at (414)586-8383 to speak with a Bereavement Counselor and fill out opening paperwork.

Grief 101: An Introductory Class on Grief & Healing

Grief 101 meets every Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm. No registration required. 

A cycle of 4 classes will run continuously, each of the 4 weeks covering unique topics. 

                    Class 1:  Getting the Lay of the Land

                    Class 2:  Navigating the Ups & Downs

                    Class 3: Exploring New Territory

                    Class 4:Honoring the Journey

Participants may join at any point in the cycle, and participate in the classes as many times as they like. 

Registration Deadline for October Drum Circle

Drum circles create a fun, supportive, and safe environment to lose yourself in the rhythm and beat. Be creative as we improvise rhythms on a variety of instruments such as bongos, tubanos, shakers, and other small rhythm instruments. Drumming in community creates space to be creative and free. No music experience necessary. Minimum 3 participants required to run this free drum circle. 

Register by Thursday, September 25th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Registration Deadline for Loss of a Parent Support Group

This eight-week support group is for any adult (18+ years old) who has lost a parent. Each week will focus on a different aspect of grieving a parent.

Participants are required to attend the first meeting and asked to be present for all 8 sessions.

Participants may attend this support group no more than two times. Minimum 5 registrants required to run this group.

Register by Friday, September 26th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Registration Deadline for Getting a Handle on Grief: What Is and Isn’t In Your Control Workshop

Do you feel like you’ve lost control amidst the uncertainty of grief and loss? This workshop will identify what is, and what is not within our control. Being able to know the difference and make peace with what we cannot change can be a powerful tool to help get a handle on grief.

Register by Friday September 26th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Registration Deadline for Writing to Heal Support Group

This six week group helps you process and heal from your grief through a variety of writing exercises and activities. All supplies will be provided.

Minimum three and a maximum of five registrants required to run this free group. Registrants are required to attend all six sessions. 

Register by Monday September 29th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Depression and Grief in Older Adults

Join us for an educational presentation about how mental health and grief impact older adults.

Our knowledgeable presenter for this event is Doctor Elizabeth Bukowy, who specializes in geriatric and palliative medicine. Doctor Bukowy's expertise on this topic also comes from her roles as an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin & Froedtert Hospital and as a certified nursing home medical director.

This presentation could benefit seniors who are curious about the intersection of depression and grief, or those who would like to learn more to support an older adult in their lives. Please be advised that this workshop is not a substitute for medical advice.

Register by Friday September 19th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024

Registration Deadline for Meditations for Grief (6 session series)

Learn a different meditation technique each week in this 6-part series. Each week participants will be guided through a meditation created specifically to promote healing from grief. Participants are required to attend the first meeting and asked to be present for all 6 meetings of this multi session workshop. No prior experience with meditation is needed.

Register by Tuesday, September 30th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/springGRC2024