Bereavement Events & Groups

The Faith Hospice Bereavement Team offers a number of ways you can receive ongoing support throughout your grief journey, from virtual and in-person counseling to our annual Memorial Service, you can participate in ways that work best for you.

 BEREAVEMENT 

Events

 

For questions regarding Bereavement Events, please call (616) 822-7705.

 

 BEREAVEMENT 

Workshops

 
Upcoming Workshops for Winter – Spring 2024
All workshops are held in the Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavillion at Trillium Woods.
8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW  I  Byron Center, MI 49315
Please call 616-202-8889 to register.

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Grief 101: An introduction to grief
Tuesday, January 16, 11 a.m.

Jenny Gruppen, LBSW

Caregiver Compassion Fatigue: How to recognize and address it
Tuesday, February 20, 11 a.m.

Courtney Berns, LLMSW, and Lindsay Timmerman, LLPC, NCC

Cooking for One: A Two-Part Workshop
Monday, March 11 & 18, 1 p.m.

Courtney Berns, LLMSW

Forgiveness & Grief: How to forgive when you cannot forget
Tuesday, April 16, 11 a.m.

Jenny Gruppen, LBSW

Children & Grief: Tips for processing loss with young grievers
Tuesday, May 21, 11 a.m.

Jenny Gruppen, LBSW, and Lindsay Timmerman, LLPC, NCC

Anticipatory Grief: How to recognize and address it
Tuesday, June 18, 11 a.m.

Courtney Berns, LLMSW, and Lindsay Timmerman, LLPC, NCC

BEREAVEMENT CARE

Support Groups

 
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL GROUPS
For questions regarding Bereavement Support Groups, please call (616) 235-5122 or download our brochure.

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Winter - Spring 2024

Loss of a Spouse/Partner

For those who have experienced a loss within the last 13 months.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

When: Mondays, bi-weekly

  • January 8 & 22
  • February 5 & 19
  • March 4 & 18
  • April 1 & 15, & 29
  • May 13 & 27
  • June 10 & 24

Times: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

When: Wednesdays, bi-weekly

  • January 10 & 24
  • February 7 & 21
  • March 6 & 20
  • April 3 & 17
  • May 1, 15, & 29
  • June 12 & 26

Times: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Loss of Parent / Family Member

For those who have experienced a loss
within the last 13 months.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

When: Wednesdays, bi-weekly

  • January 10 & 24
  • February 7 & 21
  • March 6 & 20
  • April 3 & 17
  • May 1, 15, & 29
  • June 12 & 26

Times: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

 

Rebuilding Our Lives

An ongoing support group for those that are 13 months and beyond in their grief journey and are focused on walking back into life.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

When: First Tuesday of the Month

  • December 5
  • January 2
  • February 6
  • March 5
  • April 2
  • May 7
  • June 4

Times: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Children’s Support Services

FAITH HOSPICE CHILDREN’S IN-PERSON GRIEF SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT:

Please Call:

Jenny Gruppen (LBSW) 616-401-5221

Lindsay Timmerman (LLPC): 616-202-8889

Walking Through Grief

A casual walking group open to the community.

When: First Friday of each month, May – Oct

  • May 3
  • June 7
  • July 12 (second Friday due to holiday)
  • August 2
  • September 6
  • October 4

Where: Brewer Park

399 84th St SE, Byron Center, MI 49315

Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Caregiver Support

For current caregivers.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

 

When: Tuesdays
  • January 9
  • February 13
  • March 12
  • April 9
  • May 14
  • June 11

Times: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Bereavement Care Resources

Grief Support Center Project