[Michlib-l] Possible free webinars for YOUR library

[Paula Drummond]

Hi everyone,

Please see below for information on free webinars in partnership with the
non-profit organization GrieveWell that are available for your
consideration. We have partnered with them and found their
presentation "Grieve Well: Understanding Grief" to be a thoughtful and
compelling program during these difficult times.  There will be no cost to
you other than the time it takes for you to work with them. They also offer
an opportunity to publicize your library and relevant materials in your
collection. They have been great to work with and welcome inquiries if you
are interested.

*GrieveWell Webinars for Michigan Libraries*

Your library can bring health and healing to the bereaved in your community
by partnering with GrieveWell, a non-profit based in Southeast Michigan, to
offer an educational webinar designed by a Licensed Social Worker and
experienced practitioner.

GrieveWell presentations offer participants accessible information to build
understanding of the grief process, normalize feelings and reactions during
grief, learn how to support people in grief, and the opportunity to reflect
on their own journey and engage, if they wish, in a moderated chat during
the session.

During the past year, GrieveWell has expanded its reach online delivering a
dozen webinars in partnership with other organizations including the
Ypsilanti District Library, the Bailey Library at Washtenaw Community
College and the COVID Grief Network – a national organization.

GrieveWell also offers one to one peer support to residents of Michigan
pairing someone fresh in grief with a trained and supported GrieveWell
volunteer who is on their own grief journey. We are eager to reach more
people with our programs and services across the state of Michigan –
especially in areas where other emotional support services may be limited.

GrieveWell seeks library partners to deliver two webinars in the upcoming
scholastic year (9/2021 – 5/2022. Here are brief descriptions of the two
webinars

*Grieve Well: Understanding Grief – ~1.25 hour webinar - *The first step is
to understand this painful but important part of life. During this
presentation, you will learn about grief and the effects it has on one’s
physical and emotional health. You will receive information and resources
to help you move through your grief journey in a way that leads toward
healing. This presentation is for those who are mourning the death of a
loved one, those supporting someone who is grieving, or for those who want
more information about grief.

*Grieve Well During the Holidays – ~1 hour webinar – *While the holiday
season is filled with family, friends, and festivities, holidays can be a
painful time for those who are grieving the loss – recent or past – of a
loved one. Participants will learn about grief and helpful tips for
managing grief during the holidays. The webinar covers different strategies
that can ease stress during the holiday season, including ways to honor
your loved one, take care of yourself, and lighten the holiday load.

*Michigan libraries who co-host a webinar with Grieve Well can:*

·       Attend an online meeting with our staff to discuss the event and
set a date and time

·       Work with our staff to identify grief resources in their collection
and in the community to highlight in conjunction with and after this event

·       Publish the event on your website and printed material while
collaborating with GrieveWell on posting it to social media sites

·       Promote the event with your audience while GrieveWell engages in
targeted marketing to build an audience for the event

·       Recognize your organization at the start and end of the event

·       Join the presenter at the beginning of the online event to welcome
the audience and participate in the chat during the session

Please contact the Executive Director, Carol Lessure – carol at grievewell.com or
(734) 975-0238 - if you are interested in co-hosting a webinar with
GrieveWell.





Carol A. Lessure MPA

Executive Director

(O) 734.975.0238

(C) 734.474.0501

www.grievewell.com



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Paula C. Drummond

Head, Adult Services Department

Ypsilanti District Library

5577 Whittaker Road

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 482-4110 Ext. 1306

drummond at ypsilibrary.org
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