"Making Meaning and Finding Hope" Program Supports Grieving Adults

Act now—your donation to local news ensures a brighter, more informed tomorrow. DECORAH — On Tuesday, June 3, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Howard County Community Hospice (HCCH) and Helms Funeral Home will host a "Making Meaning and Finding Hope" grief support program for people in the area who are grieving the death of a loved one. This program is part of a quarterly "Conversation and Community" grief series held at Helms and sponsored by the two organizations. Each program features 45 minutes of educational content followed by 45 minutes of discussion, optional sharing and questions. This month's program focuses on ways to make meaning of the life, and sometimes the death, of someone important who has died. Participants will learn how to find hope by taking intentional steps while grieving and by learning from each other. It is a free program and open to all adults who are grieving. Light snacks are provided. "We've received a number of requests for more grief support programs, especially in Decorah. We know that people never truly 'get over' the death of someone special, but there are many ways to make grieving less hard," said Kerrie Rogne, director of nursing at HCCH. "We have many patients and families in Decorah and a Certified Grief Support Specialist our team. Helms Funeral Home has a sincere interest in meeting the grief support needs in this community, making them the perfect partner for us." Knowledge is power! Stay empowered by subscribing to the free newsletter, packed with valuable insights, stories of local newsmakers and ideas to get your weekend started.