JFCS’ Counseling Department will host a psychoeducation-based group, focusing on empowering folks in their grief experience through education, knowledge, and connection.
WHEN: Wednesdays, Aug. 13 through Sept. 17, from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis – 5905 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley
PROGRAM: This six-week, in-person group is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. It is a structured closed group, and each week will have a specific area of learning related to finite loss. Additionally, there will be time for self-reflection and connections with others. JFCS Therapists Samantha Shepherd, MSW, LICSW, and Michel Rousseau, MSW, LICSW, will co-facilitate this group. Workbook provided.
Fee: $150, sliding scale available for those that qualify.
- CALL – If you are interested in joining this group, contact our Intake and Resource Connection Line at
952-546-0616. Please make this initial call by July 16.
- INTAKE – A staff member will follow up with a brief intake to confirm that this group will be the best form of support to meet you where you’re at in your grieving journey. Please complete brief intake by Thursday, July 31st.
- PARTICIPATE – Meets in person for six consecutive Wednesdays, 8/13 – 9/17, from 4-5:30 p.m. Workbook and additional group-related materials will be provided to participants.
Registration is a two-step process. The first step of the registration process will remain open until Wednesday, July 16th, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand. The second step of the registration process will remain open until Thursday, July 31st, unless the group reaches capacity beforehand.
