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Grow thru Grief
This 5-week class is offered periodically throughout the year at Iowa
River Hospice. This is a support group designed to help those having a difficult time managing grief. The class provides videos,
exercises to work through grief, and time to talk to others experiencing the same thing.
Participants are asked
to attend all five classes. We encourage you to wait until after the 3rd month of grief to attend the group. This allows time
to begin to experience grief, move past the numbness and to have the chance to be able to express feelings.
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Support Groups
Any questions
please call 641-753-7704
Spousal Support Group
This social group meets the 2nd Sunday of the month
at HyVee in Marshalltown at 5:00 p.m. The group is designed to give widows and widowers the oppurtunity to go out for
a meal and to socialize with others.
Grief
Healers
This "new"
group meets the first Thursday of each month from 1-2 p.m. @ the hospice office. It is open to all individuals who have experienced
the death of a loved one. Bereavement counselor present.
"HALOS"
"Helping All Loved Ones Survive" Meet the 1st Monday of each month and meet @ noon. This
group shares a meal, socialization, support & activities. CALL our office for more info-641-753-7704
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Healing Hearts
When it
comes to dealing with grief, children are often forgotten. This group is designed for children in grades 1-6 who have lost
a loved one to death. The class runs 3 sessions periodically throughout the year. The children are educated about death &
grief through games and activities. A tour of a funeral home is also included. Trained volunteers are used to provide one
on one interaction with the children. Common
Bonds A support group for caregivers.
Each day can be a challenge for the caregiver but you are not alone. Become part of a network to provide strength and caring
solutions for one another. Connections Informal "meet and eat" group meets the last Monday of each month. Dinner
will be provided. 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the Iowa River Hospice Home Participation in this group will be limited to less than a
year, at which time other support groups and staff are available if there is the need or desire for continuation.
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