Spring 2026
Growing Through Loss
Support Series
Six Week Grief Support
Speaker and Small Group Series
Host: Shepherd of the Valley
14107 Hudson Rd S ~ Afton, MN
Thursdays from March 12 - April 23, 2026
(no meeting on April 2, 2026)
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE
March 12th
Grief: A Natural Disaster of the Heart
by Pastor Kris Linner
Retired Hospice Chaplain
March 19th
The Anatomy of Grief: What Happens to Our Mind/Body/Soul During Grief
by Dr. Charles Bransford
Retired Hospice Director
March 26th
Grief is a Family Affair
by Dr. Janice Nadeau
Psychologist, Family Therapist and Nurse Clinical Specialist
April 2nd
No Meeting
April 9th
Building Life Alongside Grief
by Dr. Mary G. Freitag
Clinical Psychologist and Supervisor
April 16th
The Mystery of Grief and Stress
by Stacy Eichman-Cardwell, MA
Retired Adult Ministry Director, MA in Counseling
April 23rd
R&R: Resiliency and Renewed Hope After Loss
by Rev. Dr. Karna Moskalik
Care Advocate and Published Author