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Support Group

Fall 2025
Growing Through Loss
Support Series

Six Week Grief Support

Speaker and Small Group Series

Host:  St. Andrew's Lutheran Church  (Sanctuary Building)

900 Stillwater Rd ~ Mahtomedi, MN 


Tuesdays from September 23 - October 28, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

September 23rd 

Hello Grief, My Old Friend

by Ted Bowman, MDiv

      Educator and Consultant

September 30th

The Art of Grief as Seen Through the Eyes of our Biology

by Dr. Charles Bransford, M.D.

     Retired Hospice Director

October 7th

The Impact of Loss on Families

by Dr. Janice Nadeau, PhD

     Psychologist, Family Therapist and Nurse Clinical Specialist

“Hello Grief, My Old Friend”
Losses are a part of life. For many grieving follows. Facing and embracing disruptive changes, while challenging, can foster honest well-being. An overview of conspicuous, tangible, internal, and collective losses will be presented and discussed.

 

Ted Bowman is a grief educator. His work is about change and transitions. He has been an adjunct educator at the University of Minnesota, University of Saint Thomas, and United Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of 6 books and of many chapters and articles in various publications.

October 14th

The Mystery of Grief and Stress

by Stacy Eichman-Cardwell, MA

     Retired Adult Ministry Director, MA in Counseling

October 21st

Coping with Loss During the Holidays

by Steve Sims, BS, MRE, MA

     Retired Hospice Manager, Chaplain, and Bereavement Coordinator

October 28th

Telling our Stories - Creating Legacy and "Re-membering" Techniques for Times of Loss

by Janelle M. Johnson, JD, LSW

     Founder and Consultant at JMJ Consulting and Advocacy; Social Worker for Lakeview Hospice

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Growing Through Loss Brochure 

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Growing Through Loss Poster 

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