Calendar

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 Wednesday, April 22nd https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

GRC Book Club: Always a Sibling by Annie Sklaver Orenstein

Join us for a 4-part guided discussion about Annie Sklaver Orenstein’s book, Always A Sibling. This book is about the author’s experience grieving the death of her brother and feeling like a “forgotten mourner”. Each week we will discuss a section of the book and themes related to sibling loss.

Books are not provided but participants can find this title at any local library. Please plan to attend all meetings of this multi session workshop.

Register by Friday, April 24th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Honoring Our Mothers Registration Deadline

As we approach Mother’s Day grief may intensify for those who have experienced the loss of a mother. Join us for a creative project to honor mothers who have passed away. This group is open to those grieving the loss of any motherly figure who brought love and light into your life. All art supplies provided.

Register by Friday May 1st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

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 Monday, April 27th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Who Am I Now? Rebuilding Identity & Purpose After a Loss Workshop

The loss of a loved can cause a shockwave of changes across all areas of a person’s life. Many different aspects of our identity shift during grief causing us to feel confused about our place in the world. This workshop will present ways to reconnect with what’s important as people rebuild life after loss.

Register by Monday, April 27th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Develop a Journaling Practice Group

Journaling provides emotional, physical and mental health benefits. Come explore a multitude of journaling exercises throughout this six week group. By the end, you’ll have established a journaling habit and developed your own personal journaling practice that works for you.

Minimum 3 registrants required to run this free group.

Register by Tuesday, April 28th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

May Truth Card Workshop Registration Deadline

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, May 6th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

May Shattering Grief Workshop Registration Deadline

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 Wednesday, May 6th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

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. 

Hearts to Hold (Creative Project)

Hearts to Hold (Creative Project): Thursday, May 7th, 2:30-5:30 pm (You can join us at any time within this 3 hour period. You will need an hour to complete a heart, although you can make as many as you’d like.)

Sometimes we need a little comfort and encouragement. Come stitch a small felt heart for yourself or as a gift for someone else. These hearts fit in the palm of our hands. You can write an inspirational message to yourself to put inside your heart or stamp an inspirational word on the front of your heart to remind you what you need to know to get through a tough time. No creative talent or previous stitching experience required. Anyone can learn this simple project. All supplies will be provided.

Register by Thursday April 30th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Registration Deadline for May 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 May 7th:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

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.

Honoring Our Mothers

As we approach Mother’s Day grief may intensify for those who have experienced the loss of a mother. Join us for a creative project to honor mothers who have passed away. This group is open to those grieving the loss of any motherly figure who brought love and light into your life. All art supplies provided.

Register by Friday May 1st: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Show & Share Registration Deadline

This workshop is like show and tell for the grieving community. Bring an object that belonged to your loved one to share with the group. Participants can tell a story about what they brought to honor the memory of their loved one. No digital content please, tangible items only!

Register by Tuesday, May 12th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Grieving for Myself: Secondary Losses Workshop Registration Deadline

We not only grieve our loved one, but we grieve for all of the ways that life shifts and changes because they are not here. People often think they are having a “pity party” or “feeling sorry for themselves”, when in fact, they are experiencing the most painful part of grief—the grief for themselves. Come learn about secondary losses and how to help yourself cope with this immense pain.

Register by Wednesday May 13th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

May 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, May 6th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

May 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 Wednesday, May 6th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

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. 

May 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 May 7th:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

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.

Horizon's Death Cafe

A Death Cafe is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying. The goal is to support each other in normalizing talk about death, which is such an important part of life. This free gathering is completely participant led; there is no agenda. We will take turns speaking thoughtfully and listening respectfully. 

The Death Cafes are hosted by End-of-Life Doulas Gil-Marie Janssen and Martha Badger

Friday, February 6th 4:00-6:00 pm

Friday, April 17th 4:00-6:00 pm

Friday, May 15th 4:00-6:00 pm

You can either RSVP via their website:  http://www.gmdeathdoulas.com or email kimberly.szymanski@horizonhch.org

Mindfulness & Grief Workshop Registration Deadline

Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Come learn and practice mindfulness skills to help you navigate your grief.

Register by Tuesday May 19th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Show & Share

This workshop is like show and tell for the grieving community. Bring an object that belonged to your loved one to share with the group. Participants can tell a story about what they brought to honor the memory of their loved one. No digital content please, tangible items only!

Register by Tuesday, May 12th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Grieving for Myself: Secondary Losses Workshop

We not only grieve our loved one, but we grieve for all of the ways that life shifts and changes because they are not here. People often think they are having a “pity party” or “feeling sorry for themselves”, when in fact, they are experiencing the most painful part of grief—the grief for themselves. Come learn about secondary losses and how to help yourself cope with this immense pain.

Register by Wednesday May 13th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Cultivating Joy Workshop Registration Deadline

Grief can feel like having bad days and worse days. It can be valuable to take breaks from grieving to connect with things that bring you joy. This workshop will look into the science of happiness to help people learn ways to be intentional about increasing the enjoyment of the everyday.

Register by Wednesday, May 20th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

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. 

Increase your Happiness & Wellbeing (Multi-session Workshop) Registration Deadline

Participants will experiment with two models for increasing happiness and wellbeing, learn tools from positive psychology, and contemplate what to add or subtract from their lives throughout this six week group. Participants will then build their own personal model of happiness and wellbeing. 

Minimum 3 registrants required to run this free group.

Register by Thursday, May 21st https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

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 Parent Support Group Registration Deadline

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, May 22nd https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Horizon Grief Resource Center Closed

The Grief Resource Center will be closed on Memorial Day. 

Mindfulness & Grief Workshop

Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Come learn and practice mindfulness skills to help you navigate your grief.

Register by Tuesday May 19th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

HeART and Hands Grief Support Group Registration Deadline

Explore your grief and emotions through simple projects and activities using your hands and creativity. No artistic skills required.

Registrants required to attend all six sessions.

Minimum 3 registrants required to run this free group.

Register by Wednesday, May 27th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

Cultivating Joy Workshop

Grief can feel like having bad days and worse days. It can be valuable to take breaks from grieving to connect with things that bring you joy. This workshop will look into the science of happiness to help people learn ways to be intentional about increasing the enjoyment of the everyday.

Register by Wednesday, May 20th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC

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. 

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.

Alter my Life Workshop Registration Deadline

Learn a three step process to alter your life. This workshop will walk you through shifts you can make in everyday activities to create peace of mind, happiness, and fulfillment.

Register by Friday May 29th https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/horizonGRC