Grief support programs
Healing Hearts for Kids (ages 6 to 12)
Healing Hearts for Kids is our bereavement group for children between 6 and 12 years of age. The program helps children share opportunities of common grief experiences and learn about the grief process.
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Healing Hearts for Teens (ages 13 to 17)
Each year, thousands of teenagers experience the death of someone they love. When a parent, sibling, friend or relative dies, teens feel the overwhelming loss of someone who helped shape their self-identities. These feelings about death become a part of their lives forever.
At Healing Hearts for Teens, we provide support while allowing the young person a chance to learn about both the joy and pain that comes from caring deeply for others.
Kristi Nance-Hmurovich leads this series of six sessions that address the special needs and relationships of the grieving teen. The sessions are held at the Hospice of the Calumet Area office, 600 Superior Ave., Munster, Indiana.
Please contact our office at 219.922.2732 or reach out to our Counseling Coordinator Kristi at knance-hmurovich@hospicecalumet.org if you would like additional information or need help.
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​​​​​​​​​​​Healing Hearts for Adults (18 and over)
This group is open to anyone in our community struggling with grief. We are here to help support you at this most difficult time of your life. Healing Hearts offers:
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Helpful information
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Practical support
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A comfortable atmosphere for sharing struggles and triumphs
ANYONE in the community is welcomed to participate in our bereavement program. Contact us or download our Healing Hearts brochure if you would like additional information or need help. Contact Sarah Ticich at 219.922.2732 or Sarah Ticich at sticich@hospicecalumet.org to receive an invite and link to the sessions.
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Healing Hearts In-Person: Bereavement Support Group
RSVP by calling the Cancer Resource Centre at 219-836-3349
(Masks Optional in Sessions)
We understand that many are struggling with grief, isolation and multiple kinds of loss, which can be even more magnified when alone. Each session will discuss the posted topic below. Questions and Coping Skills will be presented, as well as identified concerns and reflections on your grief journey. Our hope is that participants will share their stories in a safe space of acceptance without judgement to gain the grief support that they are seeking.
Located at: Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Rd Munster, IN 46321.
From: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ​
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Support Group Schedule and Topics
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | Understanding Grief Process
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | Helping Yourself Heal
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | Coping Tools and Grief Work
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | Secondary Losses & Grief Triggers
​Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | Life Changes, New Routines
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | Learning to Live
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | Understanding Grief Process
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | Helping Yourself Heal
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Coping Tools and Grief Work
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | Secondary Losses & Grief Triggers
​Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | Life Changes, New Routines
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | Learning to Live​
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | Understanding Grief Process
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | Helping Yourself Heal
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | Coping Tools and Grief Work
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | Secondary Losses & Grief Triggers
​Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | Life Changes, New Routines
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Learning to Live
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Understanding Grief Process
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | Helping Yourself Heal
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | Coping Tools and Grief Work
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Secondary Losses & Grief Triggers
​Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Life Changes, New Routines
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Learning to Live
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Healing Hearts Virtual Bereavement Support Group
RSVP by emailing Sarah at Sticich@hospicecalumet.org or call 219.922.2732
Virtual sessions are 10-11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m.
Support Group Schedule and Topics
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | Understanding Grief Process
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | Helping Yourself Heal
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | Coping Tools and Grief Work
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | Secondary Losses & Grief Triggers
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | Life Changes, New Routines
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | Learning to Live
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Thursday, May 8, 2025 | Understanding Grief Process
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Helping Yourself Heal
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | Coping Tools and Grief Work
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Secondary Losses & Grief Triggers
Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Life Changes, New Routines
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | Learning to Live
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Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Understanding Grief Process
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | Helping Yourself Heal
Thursday, September 4, 2025 | Coping Tools and Grief Work
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | Secondary Losses & Grief Triggers
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Life Changes, New Routines
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | Learning to Live
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Thursday, October 30, 2025 | Understanding Grief Process
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Helping Yourself Heal
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Coping Tools and Grief Work
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | Secondary Losses & Grief Triggers
Thursday, January 8, 2026 | Life Changes, New Routines
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Learning to Live
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
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https://woundedhealers-nwi.com/programs.html
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https://www.goldenhopemin.org/
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https://hospicefoundation.org/category/grief/
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