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"Friend of the Center"
You can help us serve low- and no-income families with your tax-deductible contribution.
We keep our administrative and overhead costs to a minimum making your contribution really count in the lives of those trying to heal from traumatic loss and grief. (more)
Volunteers Needed
We are always looking for individuals or groups to help with maintenance and projects around our "charming little house on Grand."
The Center is also adding to its volunteer base through helpers with fundraising events, clerical support, marketing, and fundraising. Please contact us with ways you can help.
Schedule of Events
Below is a listing of the group meetings and other events at The Center For Grief. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please contact The Center to register today.
3rd Annual Plant Sale
Uncommon Gardens and the Center for Grief Loss and Transition invite you to their 3rd Annual Plant Sale Thursday, May 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Uncommon Gardens, 5750 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
A generous portion of the proceeds of sales on this evening will be donated to the Center for Grief, Loss and Transition to offer help for those healing from trauma, complicated grief, loss and life transitions.
Discover a wide selection of hard to find annuals, perennials, shrubs and ornamental trees, pots, garden tools, fountains, birdbaths and statuary.
Master Gardener Lucy Gehan who will be on hand to answer questions. (View The Full-Page Ad)
Comedy Benefit
The Center for Grief, Loss and Transition & Comedysportz present: an evening of improvisational comedy, coffee and dessert Thursday, May 29th @ 8 p.m.
Proceeds benefit clients of the Center for Grief, Loss and Transition Cost is $15 per person. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Center at (651) 641-0177. Comedysportz is located on the corner of West Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue South in Calhoun Square. (View The Full-Page Ad)
Grief Group Facilitator Trainings
This one-day experiential and didactic workshop is designed for people interested in facilitating grief support groups or wanting to increase the skills they already have. The seminar addresses questions such as:
- What is a truly healing group experience?
- How can my personal loss history be an asset and not get in the way?
- What do traumatized and grieving people really need?
- How do I empathize with participants without taking on their pain?
- What are some respectful ways to handle difficult group dynamics?
- How do I take care of myself so I don't "burn out"?
- When am I in over my head and need to refer a participant on?
Dates for 2008 workshops are March 7th, May 9th and September 12th. Trainings take place at the Center for Grief:
- Workshop hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Cost is $95 (limited scholarships are available)
- Bring a bag lunch
Gayle Sherman Crandell has trained countless grief group facilitators over the past eight years. She is available to answer any questions you may have by contacting The Center.
Spouse/Partner Loss Group
With therapists Lee Erickson and Katie Heckman
Our Spouse/Partner Loss Therapy Group is starting Saturday, September 15 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Please contact The Center for details.
Child Loss Group
With therapist Dianna Diers
Meets Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for 10 weeks.
Adult and Adolescent Children. Please contact The Center for details.
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Suicide Survivors Group
With therapist Karen Heegaard
Meets Tuesdays from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. and again from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.. Please contact The Center for details.
Homicide Loss Group
With therapist Lee Erickson
Meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. beginning September 20. Please contact The Center for details.
LGBT Women's Group
With therapist Holly Smart
Meets Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for eight weeks. Starting date TBD. Please contact The Center for details.
Sibling Loss Group
with therapist Lee Erickson
Meets Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. beginning October 2 for ten weeks. Please contact The Center for details.
Men's Group
With Executive Director Tom Ellis
Meets Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. for eight Weeks beginning October 10. Please contact The Center for details.
Parent Loss Group
With therapist Katie Heckman
(This group is currently closed)
Meets Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. beginning August 13. Please contact The Center for details.
Healing From Complicated Grief and Trauma
A Community Forum
(Postponed)
This community forum is for individuals and families who have experienced the traumatic death of someone they love. In a supportive, understanding and caring environment, participants will explore how ever-changing grief is and its on-going impact on our lives. There is no cost for this community forum event.
This event, originally scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2007, at Unity Unitarian Church, 732 Holly Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been postponed until a later date.
Groceries for Good Causes
Kowalski's Grocery now has a receipt box in the front of each store for the Center for Grief, Loss & Transition. They will be donating to our mission quarterly, based on the number of store receipts placed in our box.
Tell your people so they can help our people. Feel free to e-mail or make copies of this exciting opportunity to help make a difference.
The Center is staffed by experienced pros with specialized education and training in the most current methods.
(meet the team)
Tom Ellis, MA
Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist,
Executive Director, and Clinical Supervisor
Tom is a marriage and family therapist at the Center with a special focus on trauma. He is also a clinical supervisor, consultant, writer, trainer and critical incident de-briefer. (more)
Sarah Logan, MA
Program Director
Grief Therapist
Sarah provides therapy to individuals, families, groups and children. She has worked in school settings and with young mothers, teenagers and children. (more)
Katie Heckman, MS
Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist
Katie worked with individuals in a college setting for ten years before becoming licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy. She also taught developmental education, career development and study skills courses to young adults at the college level. (more)