2026 Monthly Grief Support Group – Amana

This support group is open to anyone who has experienced a recent or past loss of a loved one.

You are not alone on this journey. These groups will provide a safe place to process your grief and learn about grief related topics.

Meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month.

Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Essence of Life Hospice Office, 606 39th Ave, Amana, Iowa

Topics of Discussion

  • February 10th – The Five Stages of Grief
  • March 1oth – Rules at Impact: How to Survive Early Grief
  • April 14th – Effects of Grief: Recognize You are Not Going Crazy!
  • May 12th – Taking Care of You
  • June 9th – Nurturing Yourself – The Five Realms
  • July 14th – A New Normal: 10 Things I’ve Learned About Trauma
  • August 11th – The Best and Worst Things to Say to Someone in Grief
  • September 8th – Top 10 Ways to Care for Yourself
  • October 13th – How to Help a Griefing Friend
  • November 10th: Grief and the Holidays Part I
  • December 8th: Grief and the Holidays Part II

No registration necessary. For more information, please contact Rick Sparks (Certified Grief Counselor/Education) at 319-622-3195 or email or Melyse Sparks (Certified Grief Support Specialist) at 319-622-3195 or email.

2026 Grief Support Group – Sigourney

This support group is open to anyone who has experienced a recent or past loss of a loved one.

You are not alone on this journey. These groups will provide a safe place to process your grief and learn about grief related topics.

Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Sigourney Hospice Foundation Building, 420 N. Main St., Sigourney, Iowa

Topics of Discussion

  • March 3rd – The Five Stages of Grief
  • March 17th – Rules at Impact: How to Survive Early Grief
  • May 5th – Effects of Grief: Recognize You are Not Going Crazy! & A New Normal: 10 Things I’ve Learned About Trauma
  • May 19th – Taking Care of You
  • July 7th – Nurturing Yourself – The Five Realms
  • July 21st – How to Help a Griefing Friend
  • September 1st – Grief and the Holidays Part I
  • September 15th: Grief and the Holidays Part II

No registration necessary. For more information, please contact Melyse Sparks (Certified Grief Support Specialist) at 319-622-3195 or email.