Borek Jennings Funeral Homes

01/11/2026

Grief 101 Seminar (Offered Online)
Thursday, January 15th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by Hospice of Michigan

This educational meeting provides important resources and information for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Grief 101 explores what is normal during the grief process, strategies for coping, suggestions for self-care and available community support.

Registration:
Contact Cindy Palmer
(248) 334-1323
cpalmer@hom.org

Hospice of Michigan understands the significance of losing a loved one and the impact it can have on an individual. The Grief Journey Program is staffed by Masters-level clinicians who are specially-trained to work with grief-related issues. A variety of in-person and virtual support groups and prog...

01/10/2026

Ashley's Friends Session 1 (begins January 12th)
Mondays, January-March, 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 pm.

ASHLEY’s Friends offers peer support groups for children and teens from 5-18 years of age and their families following the death of a loved one. All groups are facilitated by trained volunteers who are in turn, coordinated by the professional staff of Ashley’s Friends.

Where No Child Grieves Alone

01/09/2026

Our first event of 2026 is coming up in 1️⃣ week! Join us for our popular “Understanding Grief” webinar on Monday, January 12 at 7 pm EST. Registration is now open 👉 www.grievewell.com/calendar. Start your new year with tips and tools for healthy grieving with our community of hope and healing ❤️‍🩹!

01/09/2026

Still time to grab a ticket for this wonderful event tomorrow! Proceeds benefit Remembering Cherubs and their mission to support parents experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.

Tomorrow’s the day! Only a few tickets are left. Grab one for you and a friend. https://2026winningseason.eventbrite.com/

01/09/2026

Grief can drain energy in ways that aren’t visible from the outside.

Tasks that once felt automatic can suddenly feel heavy, overwhelming, or impossible. Not because you’re failing. But because your body and mind are working hard just to survive a profound loss.

In grief, “small” is not small.
It’s effort. It’s resilience. It’s movement.

If all you did today was get out of bed, take a shower, or step outside for a minute, that matters. Those are real accomplishments.

Be gentle with yourself.
Lower the bar.
Celebrate the quiet wins.

Grief doesn’t measure progress in milestones.
Sometimes it measures it in moments.

01/05/2026

If you’re considering making a New Year’s resolution this year, there are quite a few you can choose that will simultaneously help you cope with grief. Please check out these few suggested New Year’s resolutions for grievers. What else would you add to this list ❤️‍🩹?

12/12/2025

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12/11/2025

Holiday decorations are going up all over the place. So, create a safe place in your home.

Decorate or don't decorate; buy a candle you love; let the kids decorate however they like; create a decor-free spot where you can retreat; make your space YOUR space.

When you are traveling through your day in an environment you can't control . . . know that you are going to return to the safe space you've created.

12/05/2025

11/20/2025

In an ideal world, the holiday season is filled with family, friends, and festivities. But in the real world, we know that the holidays can be a painful time for those who are grieving the loss – recent or past – of a loved one. Join us for this interactive, one-hour, workshop to learn about grief and helpful tips for navigating grief during the holidays. As part of the workshop you will also make a written plan for managing grief during this challenging time of year.

We will be hosting our “Grieve Well During the Holidays” workshop in a hybrid format on Sunday, November 23 @ 2 pm EST. Join us in person at Brighton District Library (100 Library Dr) or attend online. It is FREE to attend, but registration is required. Please sign up by visiting our website 👉 grievewell.com/calendar.

We are grateful to Borek Jennings Funeral Homes for sponsoring this hybrid workshop.

10/10/2025

Today on October 10 is . We hope you know your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you're grieving or supporting someone in grief, please visit our website ➡️ grievewell.com for free resources or sign up for peer counseling (for MI residents only). Together, we can build a community that promotes healthy grieving and healing ❤️‍🩹!

10/09/2025

Many grieving people find text messages to be comforting.

“Just, ‘Hey, I was thinking of you.’ It doesn't have to be a big thing. If someone writes that, I don't have to respond until I'm ready. Things like, ‘Are you okay? Is there anything I can do? Do you need a…’ is putting more work on me. Just, ‘I’m thinking of you.’ That feels nice.” - Jack StockLynn

“I wasn't really big on talking. So, text messaging was really good for me. I could look at the text and be like, ‘I don't really know what to say to this. I just don't really know how I'm feeling.’ But in three hours I can be like, ‘Oh, this is how I'm feeling,’ and respond. So, texting really helped.” - Zee Wolters

For more on supporting grief, visit: https://speakinggrief.org/get-better-at-grief/supporting-grief/be-authentic

Speaking Grief is produced by WPSU with philanthropic support from the New York Life Foundation.