Workshops offer hope to those grieving

In effort to help those grieving the loss of a loved one, New Hope Center for Grief Support will have 10 eight-week workshops starting in September throughout metro Detroit. The workshops are offered at no cost and will be presented by trained facilitators.

Each session will begin with a presentation on one aspect of grief followed by small group participation. Attendees will be placed in groups according to their loss (i.e. spouse, parent, child ect.) and given the opportunity to share their feelings and challenges as well as the necessary tools to cope with difficult emotions.

“New Hope’s workshops have consistently been highly rated as a positive experience,” said Karen Laing, executive director at New Hope. “Participants are able to use what they’ve learned to reach a place of hope, healing and new beginnings.”

Some benefits of grief support include: a safe and non-judgmental environment with others; a place to share thoughts, perspectives, and ideas on how to work through grief, including dealing with the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects; new connections and relationships to lessen feelings of isolation and loneliness that often accompany grief and loss and education on the grief journey — the process, phases, insights and perspectives from others who have found their way to hope and healing after a loss.

The upcoming workshops are:

· Howell – First United Methodist Church (1230 Bower St., Howell MI 48843) Beginning September 14 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. for eight consecutive Monday evenings.

· Troy – Zion Christian Church (3668 Livernois, Troy MI 48083) Beginning September 15 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. for eight consecutive Tuesday evenings.

· Livonia –Harry J. Will Funeral Home (37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia MI, 48152) Beginning September 16 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. for eight consecutive Wednesday evenings.

· Saline – First Presbyterian Church (143 E. Michigan Ave., Saline MI, 48176) Beginning September 17 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. for eight consecutive Thursday evenings.

· Northville – Ward Presbyterian Church (40000 Six Mile Rd., Northville MI 48168) Beginning September 21 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. for eight consecutive Monday evenings.

· Trenton – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (2550 Edsel St., Trenton MI, 48183) Beginning September 22 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. for eight consecutive Tuesday evenings.

· Orchard Lake – Orchard Lake Community Church (5171 Commerce Rd., Orchard Lake MI, 48324) Beginning September 28 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. for eight consecutive Monday evenings.

· Auburn Hills – Christian Center (2592 Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills MI, 48326) Beginning October 5 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. for eight consecutive Monday evenings.

· Plymouth – First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth (701 Church St., Plymouth MI, 48170) Beginning October 20 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. for eight consecutive Tuesday evenings.

· Roseville – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (26830 W. Park St., Roseville MI, 48066) Beginning November 30 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. for four consecutive Monday evenings.

For additional questions or o register for a workshop please call New Hope at 248 348 0115 or email griefhelp@newhopecenter.net.

From Grief to New Hope eight-week workshops are offered in various locations in southeastern Michigan throughout the fall, winter and spring. For a listing of upcoming workshops and events, visit our website at www.newhopecenter.net. To register for a workshop, please call New Hope at 248 3480115.

New Hope Center for Grief Support is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing grief support services to adults and children who are grieving after the death of a loved one. For more information, visit our website atwww.newhopecenter.net.