Grief Support Events

Facing the Mourning Workshop

1st and 3rd Tuesdays in April and May from 6:30pm - 8pm

(April 2nd, April 16th, May 7th, May 21st) 

Presented and sponsored by Borek Jennings Funeral Homes. Hosted by Shalom Lutheran Church

An interactive support group designed to help with the grieving process by using visual and thought-provoking tools. During these four sessions, the participants will share their story, build memorials, compose letters, write in journals and develop goals with milestones. This workshop is designed for all types of losses, individuals and family members.

This workshop is offered at no cost, but registration is required.

Tuesday April 2nd, Week 1: Keeping the Memories Alive

Learn how to honor your loved one by building memorials. The group will discuss memorial ideas, share memorials that have already been created and develop new ideas through group interaction.

Tuesday April 16th, Week 2: Letter Writing

Each attendee will write at least one letter to the person of their choice. It could be to your loved one, a family member to share more about the person you have lost, a religious figure, the medical staff or whomever else. We will share our letters in the group.

Tuesday May 7th, Week 3: Journaling Your Thoughts

Learn how to journal your thoughts to show progress through the grief journey.

Tuesday May 21st, Week 4: Working toward the future

Learn how to set goals with milestones to track progress toward your goals

Location:

Shalom Lutheran Church

1740 E M 36, Pinckney, MI 48169

Registration: 

https://www.borekjennings.com/workshops

More Information:

Jennifer Pennell

(517) 803-4085

jenniferp@borekjennings.com

Grieve Well: Understanding Grief Workshop (Virtual and In-person)

Monday, April 29th, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Presented by GrieveWell. Sponsored by Borek Jennings Funeral Homes

Did you know that there are healthy ways to grieve? The first step is to understand this painful but important part of life.

During this presentation, you will learn about grief and the effects it has on one’s physical and emotional health. You will receive information and resources to help you move through your grief journey in a way that leads toward healing. This presentation is for those who are mourning the death of a loved one, those supporting someone who is grieving, or for those who want more information about grief.

Location:

Borek Jennings Funeral Homes - Howell 

1700 Highland Rd, Howell, MI 48843

This seminar is also offered virtually.

Registration: 

Registration will open soon! 

To attend online, simply register for this session by visiting:

https://www.grievewell.com/events/grieve-well-understanding-grief-workshop-hybrid-online/

To attend in person, please RSVP via NationBuilder – https://grievewell.nationbuilder.com/understanding_grief_apr2024_hybrid. 

The in person location is at Borek Jennings Funeral Homes (517-546-0100) at 1700 W Highland Rd, Howell, MI 48843.

More information:

Contact Christy - info@grievewell.com.

Family Friday 

Friday, May 3rd, 2024, 5:30pm - 7:00 pm

Presented by New Hope Center for Grief Support

Part of our Circles of Hope program which provides a family-centered approach to grief support by investing in children, supporting parents, and strengthening the family. Throughout the year, we offer this monthly family-based program. Dinner is provided, along with break-out sessions, discussions, and activities to provide tools to help navigate the grief journey. We offer a unique theme, and activity each month. This month’s theme is "Growing Through Grief". Ages: 4-14

Location: 

Plymouth First United Methodist Church

45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

Registration: 

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E345741&id=185

Grieve Well: Understanding Grief Workshop (Virtual and In-person)

Sunday, May 19th, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Presented by GrieveWell. Sponsored by Borek Jennings Funeral Homes

Did you know that there are healthy ways to grieve? The first step is to understand this painful but important part of life.

During this presentation, you will learn about grief and the effects it has on one’s physical and emotional health. You will receive information and resources to help you move through your grief journey in a way that leads toward healing. This presentation is for those who are mourning the death of a loved one, those supporting someone who is grieving, or for those who want more information about grief.

Location:

Borek Jennings Funeral Homes - Howell

1700 Highland Rd, Howell, MI 48843

This seminar is also offered virtually.

Registration:

Registration will open soon!

To attend online, simply register for this session by visiting:

LINK COMING SOON

To attend in person, please RSVP to Christy – info@grievewell.com.

More information:

Contact Christy - info@grievewell.com.

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Jennifer Pennell
Aftercare Coordinator

(517) 803-4085
jenniferp@borekjennings.com