The journey through grief is difficult. Many people find it comforting to face grief with others experiencing similar challenges. To help through the journey, Monroe Clinic Hospice is holding a Hope Eternal After Loss (HEAL) grief education and support group, which provides resources and encouragement for people grieving the death of a loved one. The six-week HEAL group meets Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., September 6-October 11, 2017, at the St. Camillus Center, 2101 6th Street, Monroe.

The HEAL support group is free and open to adults over 18 who have experienced the death of someone special. In this sympathetic setting helpful discussion topics include: The importance of information and support as we grieve; Understanding grief as a process; Identifying and accepting normal feelings when grieving; Past and present losses; Factors which complicate grief; Coping with the stress of grief; Remembering: memorials and anniversaries.

For more information or to register, call Monroe Clinic Hospice at (608) 324-1230 or 800-367-8406, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or go to the event calendar at monroeclinic.org.

For more information about Monroe Clinic, visit http://www.monroeclinic.org.