Grief Connection Space

💙 Coping with Grief After the Loss of a Loved One

Grieving the loss of someone you love can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating—but understanding the grieving process can help you navigate the journey ahead.

Join grief counselors from Lightways for a compassionate virtual presentation exploring common reactions to grief and practical ways to care for yourself as you cope with loss. Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago, this program will offer helpful information, encouragement, and strategies to support you along your grief journey.

📅 Thursday, July 30, 2026
💻 FREE Virtual Event
✏️ Register here: https://tinyurl.com/COPINGWITHGRIEFNL

Learn more about grief, healthy ways to cope, and how to care for yourself while honoring the memory of someone you love. 💙

Did you know that Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care provides Grief Support Services to anyone in our community who are in need of services at no charge? Check out our July Grief Support programs.

We understand the unique concerns of those grieving. Our licensed grief counselors provide individual and family counseling. Additionally, we offer a slate of workshops, support groups and special programs aimed at grief education, self-care during intense grief reactions and developing coping skills that assist in working through the grief process.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact our Grief Support Team at 815.460.3295 or email [email protected].

Healing Through Connection

Grief looks different for everyone.

At Fox Valley Hands of Hope, we believe hope and healing can exist alongside grief.

Learn more: https://www.fvhh.net/grief-services-contact-form/

reminds us that grief doesn't leave you the same.

"Grief changes us. It rewrites us. And we in turn rewrite our lives with it."

Valley Hands of Hope has been serving those grieving in our community for 45 years, including adults, children, and families. Here's a look back to 2009 and our "Grief Takes a Hike" family camp and a snapshot from last year's event. Join us on Sunday, June 7th for an Open House from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Grief Hope Center to reflect on the past 45 years and look ahead to the future, 200 Whitfield Drive, Geneva.

Woohoo! Michelle was a presenter and Sara and Liz were at the resource fair!

Have you used the tips shared at our February 24 event to reduce stress and find your calm? Watch presentation on the Event tab of our website - OptWell.org Thanks to for sharing these photos in their May issue.