At Arbor Hospice, we understand that grief is a complex journey that continues long after a significant person has died.   Through the programs of Arbor Hospice's Grief Services, we offer a safe environment where those who have experienced a death can find comfort, support and hope. Arbor Hospice offers support groups to educate and support anyone who has had a family member or friend who utilized the services of Arbor Hospice. The support groups are also open to anyone in the community who has experienced any loss through death.  There is no charge to attend a support group; however, donations are requested to support our programs.

One of the major benefits of participating in a support group is the opportunity to share experiences with others who have had a similar loss. The Loss of a Significant Person is open to any loss relationship. Our other support groups, such as Loss of a Spouse/Partner, Adult Loss of a Child, and Adult Loss of a Parent, are focused on a particular loss relationship.  Focused support groups provide an opportunity to meet other individuals who have experienced a similar loss. Support group participants understand your story in a way that your family or friends may not comprehend.

Adult support groups:

• are comprised of 10-12 individuals.
• are facilitated by compassionate and experienced specialists.
• meet for an 8-week series.
• include an educational topic each week including the  grief process, depression, holidays, and forgiveness.
• offer a safe environment to share your personal story and meet others who have experienced a similar loss.
• provide education about healthy coping skills to support you in your grief work.

Groups are offered three (3) times during the year (January, May and September) in Ann Arbor, Northville and Downriver (Trenton).

Please click here to review the current schedule of available support groups. Registration is required prior to the start of each 8-week session. Please call a bereavement coordinator in your area to register for a support group.

Social support groups are also available.

Adult Loss of a Child Support Group
Beginning Tuesday April 13, 2010
7:00-8:30 PM

This group is open to individuals whom have experienced the death of a child of any age. For more information or to sign up, please contact Grief Support at (734) 794-5114 or email info@arborhospice.org.

Grief Support Group for Men

Often the grief issues men face are very different from those of women. This group is designated to address the unique needs of grieving males and is facilitated by a male staff member. For more information or to sign up, please contact Grief Support at (734) 794-5114 or email info@arborhospice.org.

Young Adult Support Group

The needs of grieving individuals in young adulthood are unique from those of older adults. In the fall, we will be running a Young Adult support group in Ann Arbor to meet these needs. This group is for individuals in their mid-20s to 40s who have experienced any type of loss.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Grief Support at (734) 794-5460 or email mschultz@arborhospice.org.

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Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Woodhaven, MI 48183
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Plymouth, MI 48170
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