Residents Invited to Normalizing Grief – Grief Workshop

Saturday, August 17, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., at the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center,

3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais

Have you ever lost someone and felt like you must be going crazy with the wild mix of emotions you are feeling? Or has someone in your life lost someone and you worry for them and wonder if their grief is normal? This workshop will help normalize grief for those grieving and those interested in learning more about it. We’ll debunk some of the pesky grief myths and learn what true grief emotions may look like.

This free workshop is open to individuals and families with children ages five and up. All workshop materials and light refreshments will be provided.  Registration is required to attend, so materials may be prepared. To register for this free grief workshop or for more information, please call our office at 815-939-4141

All Veterans are invited to the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center to attend the Vet-to-Vet Café, from 9 – 11a.m., on Wednesday, August 21. Veterans have an opportunity to meet other community veterans, share stories, access resources, and make new connections. Coffee and light snacks are provided. For more information or to register, please call UpliftedCare at 815-939-4141.

The UpliftedCare Community Grief Center offers something for everyone at any stage of their grief journey. All services are completely free-of-charge. Grief Support Groups are held weekly unless noted below.

Mondays: Loss of a Parent – 10 a.m.; Finding Your New Normal – 10 a.m.

Tuesdays: Women’s Talk and Tea – 10 a.m.; Teens and Grief – 4 p.m.; Spousal Loss – 6 p.m.; and Child Loss – 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: Sudden loss – 10 a.m.; Letting Go of Guilt – 6 p.m.; Moving Through Grief Yoga – 10 a.m. on third Wednesday of each month; and Music and Memories – 6 p.m., first Wednesday of each month.

Thursdays: Men’s Coffee and Conversation  – 10 a.m., second and fourth Thursdays; and First Responders – 6 p.m.

Fridays: Child Loss – 10 a.m.

To register for the free support groups or for more information on all of our grief support services, please call 815-939-4141.