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Rainbow Hospice
Bereavement Support
Schedule of Groups, Workshops & Events
Fees for workshops and groups are listed. If you cannot pay the full fee, we ask that you pay an amount which does not cause a hardship for you. Fees waived for family/ loved ones of Rainbow Hospice patients.
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General Grief
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Mondays, June 28 & July 12;
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Positive Parenting offers education and activities based on the principles of “positive discipline” by instilling
encouragement, respect, and communication skills that last. Parenting through times of loss and grief will take
focus. Registration required.
Held at: Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 145, Park Ridge
Sunday, July 25;
2:00 pm
Interfaith Memorial Service is a prayer service for family and friends whose loved ones were served by
Rainbow Hospice and/or who participate in our Grief Groups. All community bereaved who wish to remember their loved ones are welcome. Registration requested.
Held at: St. Mary Episcopal Church, 306 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge
Thursdays, July 8 thru August 5;
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Music Imagery is a five session therapy group for those who have been grieving the loss of a loved one for six months or longer. Participants will experience music and imagery in innovative ways which can provide untapped levels of support, expression, healing, and transformation for one’s grief journey. Due to the therapeutic nature of this experience, all participants are required to meet individually with the facilitator prior to the start of the group. Space is limited. Registration required. Fee: $75.00 for 5 sessions.
Held at: Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 145, Park Ridge
Saturday, August 7;
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Labyrinth Path through Grief Workshop. By mindfully walking the labyrinth, participants will connect with this ancient symbol of wholeness. It provides a transformative journey to one’s own center and back out into the world. The labyrinth is a mirror of our grief journey where the way in is the way out.
Space is limited. Registration required. Fee: $15.00
Held at: St. Scholastica Monastery & Academy, 7430 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago
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Young Adults
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Mondays, July 19, August 16;
6:45 – 8:00 pm
There is no September Meeting due to Camp on September 18-19
Monthly support group for young adults (18+) grieving the death of a loved one.
Registration strongly encouraged.
Held at: Lutheran General Family Care Center, 9375 Church St., Des Plaines
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Sibling Loss |
Saturdays, July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21, September 11 & 25;
10:00 – 11:30 am
Adult Loss of Sibling is a six-week group for adults grieving the loss of a sibling. Registration required.
Fee: $90.00 for 6 sessions.
Held at: Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 145, Park Ridge
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Parental Loss |
Tuesday, September 7, Wednesdays, September 15 thru October 13;
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Adult Loss of Parent is a six-week group for adults grieving the loss of a parent. Registration required.
Fee: $90.00 for six sessions.
Held at: Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 145, Park Ridge
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LGBTQ |
Mondays, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, September 13 & 27;
7:00 - 8:30 pm
LGBTQ Grief Group is an ongoing support group designed to help grieving members of the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and questioning communities to find support and information as they mourn someone they love. Second and Fourth Mondays of the month. Registration required. Fee: $5.00 per session.
Held at: Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago
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Spousal Loss |
Wednesdays, July 28, August 25, September 22;
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Holding Onto Hope is a monthly day-time group for widowed persons who are grieving the loss of a spouse.
Fourth Wednesday of the month. Registration required. Fee: $5.00 per session.
Held at: Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 145, Park Ridge
Tuesdays, July 13 & 27, August 10 & 24, September 14 & 28;
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Widowed Support Group is an ongoing support group that addresses the losses faced by persons, as a general guideline, who have been widowed less than two years. Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month.
Fee: $5.00 per session.
Held at: Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 145, Park Ridge
Tuesdays, July 13 & 27, August 10 & 24, September 14 & 28;
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Younger Widowed Support Group is an ongoing support group for younger widowed persons who are 55 years
of age or younger. Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the Month. Fee: $5.00 per session.
Held at: Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 145, Park Ridge
Tuesdays, July 27, August 24, September 28;
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Life Transitions Group is an ongoing support group for those who, as a general guideline, have been widowed
for one to four years. Fourth Tuesday of the month. Volunteer facilitated. Fee: $5.00 per session.
Held at: Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 145, Park Ridge
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Children’s Program
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Mondays, July 19, August 16; 6:45 – 8:00 pm
There is no September Monthly due to Camp on September 18-19
Good Mourning Program is a monthly support group for children, teens, young adults and families (including a Spanish speaking adult group) who have lost a loved one through death.
Preliminary interview required prior to registration. Third Monday of the month.
Held at: Lutheran General Family Care Center, 9375 Church St., Des Plaines
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For more information or to register, call Rainbow Hospice Bereavement Support at 847-692-8884
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