Central Ohio Conference on Grief:
Understanding Family Grief and Learning to Cope with it.
A free community seminar presented by national speaker and author Rob Zuker, MA, LCSW.
April 19, 7 to 9 p.m.
Quest Conference Center
8405 Pulsar Place (off Polaris Parkway).
Call (614) 224-6105 to register.
Kobacker House

A Kaleidescope of Grief: The Impact of Death
on the Family.
Professional conference presented by national speaker and author Rob Zucker, MA, LCSW.
Friday, April 20; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quest Conference Center, 8405 Pulsar Pl.
Sponsored by the Central Ohio
Conference on Grief.
Call (614) 224-6105 to register.
Kobacker House

Daughters Who Have Lost Mothers
This workshop/discussions group for adult daughters whose mothers have died. Discussion of issues related to this specialized aspect of grief as well as an opportunity for you to talk with others and share ideas about coping.
April 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
Call to register.
Kobacker House

Grief and Anger
Six forms of anger have been identified in people who are grieving. This program reviews the six forms of anger & gives participants ideas for how to cope with anger while grieving.
June 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Lucy Hunter, MA
Call (740) 615-0558 to register.
Transitions Counseling, Delaware

HEAL (Healing Encounters After a Loss) A support group for parents who found that pregnancy interruption was the most loving choice for their sick unborn baby. Counselors from MFM/RMH and Nationwide Children.
Once a month; 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Please call for dates.
Those interested in coming or learning more are invited to call genetic counselors:
Carolee Noonan, MS, MA, CGC (614) 566-1027 or David Sharpe, MS (614) 566-1988
Elizabeth Blackwell Center at Riverside: FREE

Hospice Foundation of America
Living With Grief
End-of-Life Ethics program will feature a panel & interviews with individuals who have been involved with ethical decision making and have had a part in shaping the ethical and legal standards surrounding advanced illness and death in the U.S.
Monday, April 23; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Email: lindasalisbury@franklincountyohio.gov
Riverside Methodist Hospital: FREE

Journaling and Grief
Join us to explore ways of using a journal to help cope with grief. In the first session we will explain basics of grief journaling. In the second session we will discuss journal writing experiences. No previous writing experience needed.
Wednesday, June 27; 7 to 9 p.m.
Limit 15 participants.
Call (614) 533-6060 to register.
Kobacker House

NEW: Journeys of Grief
The journey following the death of a loved one is unique & personal. This 6 week series offers an opportunity to examine grief & our reactions to our loss. Various topics will be explored.
May 31 through July 5; 7 to 9 p.m.
Closed group limited size.
Commit to attend all 6 sessions.
Call (614) 533-6060 to register.
Kobacker House

Men and Grief
This group for men will explore issues of grief and ways men can cope.
Third Monday of the month, 7 to 8;30 p.m.
Robert Towner-Larsen
Registration not required.
Kobacker House: FREE

Motherless Daughters
When a daughter loses her mother, she loses a connection to herself that no one else can provide. We will explore how this loss impacts your life and relationships.
May 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Lucy Hunter, MA, LPCC-S,
Transitions Counseling, Delaware
Call (740) 615-0558 to register
Grady Memorial Hospital: FREE

PathFinders Teen Group
For teens ages 13 to 18 who have lost a loved one. Sessions include discussion and activities led by a grief specialist. 
Meets the last Monday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Call (614) 533-6060 to register.
Kobacker House: FREE

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
For parents who have lost a baby before, during or within the first year after birth.
Meets the first Tuesday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m.
Call (614) 533-6060 to register. 
Kobacker House: FREE

Small Steps Preschool Program
A grief support group with activities and discussion for parents and children ages 3 to 5 years about coping with loss.
Meets third Saturday of the month.
Call (614) 533-6060 to register.
Kobacker House: FREE

Stepping Stones
For children ages 6 to 12 years who have lost a loved one. Discussion and sharing through activities. 
Third Saturday of the month.
Concurrent meeting held for adults, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Call (614) 533-6060 to register.
Kobacker House: FREE

Steps Toward Healing
For adults who have lost a loved one. Group meets weekly for eight sessions, four times a year.
April 4 through May 23; 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Call (614) 533-6060 to register.
Kobacker House: FREE

When an Adult Child Dies
Parents of any age have special needs when grieving the loss of an adult child. Coping skills and learning how to adjust to this powerful loss are discussed.
Tuesday, April 10; 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Lucy Hunter, MA, LPCC-S
(740) 615-0558
Transitions Counseling
230 N Sandusky St., Delaware 

Widow-Widowers Support Group
For adults who have lost a spouse.
First Wednesday of the month, 2 to 3:30.p.m. 
Held at Maple Grove United Methodist Church,
7 W. Henderson Rd., Columbus
Kobacker House: FREE

Younger Widowed Persons
Grief Support Group
For adults who have lost a spouse.
Second Tuesday of the month.
Call (614) 533-6060 to register. 
Kobacker House: FREE

Your Heart to Mine
Children’s grief program for ages 6-12 who have lost a loved one. Art, storytelling, puppets and writing are used to facilitate the children in dealing with their grief. An adult support group meets at the same time.
Weekly April 17 to May 22, 6 to 7 p.m.
Diane Hodges, MA, ATR, PTR
Arts Castle, Delaware
Call (740) 615-0558 to register.
Grady Memorial Hospital