Grief Support
The following are some tools available to assist you in your healing journey. Contact us to discuss other resources and find a personalized solution to support you on the road to recovery.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or the Southeast Crisis Hot Line at (844) 274-7472 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.
Community Grief Support Network
Recurring Events
Compassionate Friends, Owatonna (Supporting Family After a Child of Any Age Dies)
Every 2nd Monday at 7:00 PM
Nazareth Hall at St. Joseph Church
512 South Elm Ave., Owatonna
No Fee.
Contact: Brenda Squires at (612) 242-1926; brenda.k.squires@gmail.com
Women's Dometic Violence Support Group
Every Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 AM via Zoom
Crisis Resource Center of Steele County
127 W. Pearl Street, Owatonna
No Fee.
Contact: Missy for Zoom invite at (507) 451-1202
Monthly Drop In Grief Support, Owatonna
Every 3rd Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
609 Lincoln Avenue, Owatonna
No Fee, No Sign-Up - Just Drop In!
Contact: Pastor Amanda Floy at (507) 451-4520
For more information: tlcowatonna.org/griefsupport
Groups, Workshops, and Events
Yoga for the soul, Owatonna
Saturday, January 24th - 10:30 - 11:15 AM
VIBES Studios
1400 S Oak Avenue, OWatonna
Contact: Pastor Amanda Floy (507) 451-4520
Limited spots available
No Fee; registration required
Register at: tlcowatonna.org/griefsupport
This gentle and nurturing 45 minute workshop is here to serve you. Katie Berg will
guid us through this special session using the tools of yoga to calm the nervous system.
This session is designed to hold you and comfort you during times of grief or sadness.
Guid the mind and the heart to the present moment so you can relieve stress caused
by trauma and bring loving awareness. All you have to do is be present,
and take it one breath at a time.
Griefshare Group, Owatonna
(A grief recovery support group where you can find help
and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one.)
Mondays: February 23rd - May 18th - 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Bethel Church
1611 Hemlock Avenue, Owatonna
(Room 224, Use Door 3, and go up the stairs)
Free to attend
Contact: Jill Pelovsky - tjjn2@yahoo.com
Registration: https://find.griefshare.org/groups/284972
Divorce Care
Eight Wednesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25
& April 8, 15, 22, 29 - 6:30 - 8:00PM
(No meeting Spring Break/Holy Week)
Trinity Lutheran Church
609 Lincoln Avenue, Owatonna
Contact: Paige Alford - CPaige.alford@gmail.com
Register at: Divorce Care Registration
No Fee. Childcare available.
Optional Dinner available - 4:45 - 6PM; $7/ person
DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you
find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. At this 8-week,
video-based support group program, you'll find helpful counsel
to manage the emotional turmoil and practical tools for healing.
Local Grief/Therapy Services
Full Circle Counseling & Wellness
(Outpatient Clinic)
(507) 214-2016
admin@fullcirclecounselingandwellness.com
1880 Austin Road
Owatonna, MN 55060
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Grief & Healing Websites
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
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Web Healing
Web Healing offers grief discussion boards where you can talk with others who are grieving or browse recommended books on grief.
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The Compassionate Friends
Whether your family has had a child die (at any age, from any cause), or you are helping those who have gone through this life-altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the grieving process as a parent.
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Children & Grief
When a loved one dies, it can be difficult to know how to help kids cope with the loss, particularly as you work through your own grief. By being open and honest, encouraging communication, and sharing your own feelings, you and your children can cope with painful times and begin your healing journey together.
The following links provide more detailed information on topics related to helping children and teens cope with loss.
When Families Grieve™
This guide was created by Sesame Workshop, the educational organization behind Sesame Street. It explores children's understanding of death and offers information about communicating, ideas for coping together, and ways to move forward with your children after a loss.
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Helpful Children's Books
This list from Allina Health recommends children’s books that deal with death and grief. There are suggestions for children of all ages, from preschool to age 12. They also have books for different types of losses, such as the loss of a parent, sibling, grandparent, friend, or pet. With these books, you can start a meaningful conversation with your child and help them understand their feelings
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More Advice
Here you'll find a Huffington Post article by Judith Acosta containing advice and guidance from her book Verbal First Aid, which counsels parents on ways to help kids heal from fear and pain in a variety of situations, including the death of a loved one. If you find the advice in the article helpful, you may want to read her book for even more insight.
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