OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
Our Lady of Peace Hospice and Home Health Care is committed to providing support and resources to individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one.
We offer phone contact, one-on-one support, support groups, resources and memorial celebrations.
The primary purpose of our groups is twofold: an opportunity to share experiences, and to offer mutual support.
Our Lady of Peace provides trained facilitators in a safe and confidential setting. All of our programs are offered free of charge and held at Our Lady of Peace unless noted otherwise.
LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
First Tuesday of each month
1:00 – 2:30 pm
An ongoing support group for those grieving the loss of an loved one. Come to one or all of the scheduled groups. Registration appreciated but not required.
Facilitated by Amy Cotter, Bereavement Director, and Amy Koehler-Killeen, LICSW
GRIEF CONVERSATIONS: VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP
Fourth Tuesday of each month
4:00 – 5:00 PM
A virtual support group to connect + converse about grief and loss of a loved one. Registration required.
Facilitated by Amy Cotter, Bereavement Director
SPOUSE/PARTNER LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Six consecutive Wednesdays, March 25th – April 29th
3:30 – 5:15 PM
A six-week group for those grieving the death of their spouse or partner. Registration required.
Facilitated by Ruth Markowitz, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
TEDDY BEAR WORKSHOP
February 21, 2026
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Creating your bear from the clothing of a loved one provides a physical and sentimental object to hold and cherish, preserving their memory. This workshop fosters healing and strengthens bonds.
For more information and/or to register contact Amy Koehler-Killeen: (651) 703-7554 or griefsupport@ourladyofpeacemn.org
Want more information and support:
Amy Cotter, Bereavement Coordinator
amyc@ourladyofpeacemn.org Direct: 651-417-7848
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THERE ARE SOME WHO BRING a light so great TO THE WORLD THAT EVEN AFTER THEY ARE GONE, the light remains
Grief is a normal, universal response to loss. We are here for you and your family with grief support and resources.
We are committed to supporting hospice patients and their caregivers throughout their journey. All grief services are offered free of charge unless indicated otherwise and are open to the public.
Grief Resources
Grief is Real
We’ll help you through it. We’ll honor you. We’ll help you heal.
OLP’s full continuum of care
Our Lady of Peace offers you a full continuum of care from home health care services to hospice (in your home or ours) to grief support. We are here for you.
Experiencing Grief After Loss
In this video, we will talk about the various ways people may experience grief after a loss, and working together to understand how grief might feel and what you can do when it shows up
Quick and Easy Coping Strategies
This video offers short, simple coping strategies designed to help family caregivers manage stress, stay grounded, and support their own mental health.
Role Transitions Before and After Loss
In this video, we will talk about how your identity as a caregiver might shift before and after the loss of a loved one and how you can care for yourself through each transition.
Self-Care While Grieving
It is important to care for yourself while you are grieving. Take as much time as you need, and seek and accept support from a trusted friend, family member or mental health professional when you need it.
Resilience: Breath & Body
Resilience: Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Disaster
Empathy App: For Grievers
The comprehensive support system for loss Helping families through life’s most challenging moments
Stress is a Side Effect of Grief
It’s normal to feel added stress when a loved one passes. Grief is stressful, especially with the added demands of the estate business that follows soon after. Grief affects the body, mind, and spirit. It can impact your memory and ability to focus.
Workbook, Tips, & Coloring Pages
For Children, Teens, and Families
Apart of Me: App (Ages 9+)
Helping young people everywhere feel less alone when their world is turned upside down
Rise Up, Little Bluebirds
New Children’s Book Brings Hope Amid Grief
Monarchs Brings Comfort & Peace
Every year on National Grief Awareness Day, Our Lady of Peace Hospice and Home Health Care celebrates the lives of those who have passed in our care, while acknowledging the love and grief that remains in the hearts of their families.
Supporting a Grieving Child
Sometimes it’s hard to fi nd the words to describe the feelings you have when a loved one enters hospice care. And, it can be even harder to fi nd the words to tell the children in your life what is happening and what is to come.
Ways to Memorialize or Honor Your Loved One at Home
The following list contains ideas of memorials, rituals, and projects that you can do at home. These rituals can be done in place of a memorial, to honor a birthday or anniversary, or any time you want to connect with your loved one.