Bereavement/Grief/Grieving Support Groups
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A Cup of Comfort and Conversation
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A support group open to any bereaved adult.
Get more information on this support group.
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| Meetings: |
1st Thursday of each month,
10:00 - 11:30 AM
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| Meeting Place: |
Mercy Medical Center
Room 11-02 |
| Contact Person: |
Barbara Koch, LBSW |
| Telephone: |
319-398-6735
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Evening Learning Together Support Group
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A support group open to any bereaved adult.
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| Meetings: |
3rd Thursday of each month,
5:30 - 7:00 PM |
| Meeting Place: |
Mercy Medical Center
Room 11-02 |
| Contact Person: |
Barbara Koch, LBSW |
| Telephone: |
319-398-6735
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Younger Spouse Support Group
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A support group for women under the age of 65 who have lost a spouse or significant other.
Get more information on this support group.
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| Meetings: |
2nd Thursday of each month,
7:00 - 8:30 PM
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| Meeting Place: |
Mercy Medical Center
Room 11-02 |
| Contact Person: |
Barbara Koch, LBSW |
| Telephone: |
319-398-6735
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Grieving and Growing (Children's Support Group)
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A series of classes to support bereaved young people ages 6-14. They are designed to help children understand and express their feelings as well as share with others in a similar situation. Classes are offered twice yearly. There is no charge, pre-registration is required.
Get more information on this support group.
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| Meetings: |
Arranged: 5 week series, 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Call for details.
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| Meeting Place: |
TBD
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| Contact Person: |
Barbara Koch, LBSW
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| Telephone: |
319-398-6735
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Heartprints
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For parents who have lost a baby.
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One-to-one counseling and information
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| Contact Person: |
Lorna Rump
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| Telephone: |
319-398-6331 or 319-398-6384 (voice mail) |
The Journey Through Grief
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The death of a loved one changes our lives forever. Grief is the journey that follows. It deserves attention, respect and the support of others if we are to heal.
Journey Through Grief is a series of 8 sessions to help you understand and embrace your journey. Caring for your needs will help you discover fullness to living and loving again.
Pre-registration is required. No class fee, however, book purchase required ($25).
Get more information on this support group.
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| Meetings: |
Wednesdays, April 11 - May 30, 2007. Call for details and additional meeting dates.
Room 1102 - Mercy Medical Center
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| Contact Person: |
TBD |
| Telephone: |
Mercy Pastoral Care at 319-398-6106 |
