We are proud to be a part of your community. To all in the community, we offer and are involved in various events throughout the year. Below is a list of upcoming events, activities, and seminars that we are involved in.
Take Time to Heal Grief Seminar
Apr 2, 2024 01:30 PM to Apr 30, 2024 03:00 PMA five-week Support Group Series for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Come, explore the grief journey and embrace hope.
Hosted by Director of Bereavement Services, Linda Dzbanski, LLMSW, BSW
This group will meet in person at our Crooks Road location, 2600 Crooks Road in Troy.
Tuesdays, April 2, 2024 through April 30, 2024, 1:30 to 3:00 at our Crooks Road location.
Open to the community at no charge. Registration is requested.
RSVP to ldzbanski@ajdesmond.com or 248-362-2500.
The session is closed to newcomers after the second meeting.
Take Time to Heal Grief Seminar
Apr 2, 2024 06:30 PM to Apr 30, 2024 08:00 PMA five-week Support Group Series for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Come, explore the grief journey and embrace hope.
Hosted by Director of Bereavement Services, Linda Dzbanski, LLMSW, BSW
This group will meet in person at our Crooks Road location, 2600 Crooks Road in Troy.
Tuesdays, April 2, 2024 through April 30, 2024, 6:30 - 8:00PM at our Crooks Road location.
Open to the community at no charge. Registration is requested.
RSVP to ldzbanski@ajdesmond.com or 248-362-2500.
The session is closed to newcomers after the second meeting.
Lunch and Learn
Apr 3, 2024 11:30 AM to Apr 3, 2024 01:00 PMWe invite you to learn more about how planning for your final wishes may shield your familly from unnecessary emotional and financial burden.
Time: 11:30am
Olive Garden - 2615 S Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Space is limited. RSVP today at 248-291-7836.
Senior Resource Panel
Apr 25, 2024 01:00 PM to Apr 25, 2024 03:00 PMEducational Seminar - Senior Resource Panel
PUBLIC WELCOME
Join us to learn from experts in your community to help you plan for the future.
Experts include:
Kyra Jackman, Memory Care Advisor, Arden Courts
Marcia Swain, Senior Advisor, Oasis Senior Advisors
Zach Throne, Advance Preneed Specialist, A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors
Lea Brady, Community Development Coordinator, Rutkowski Law Firm
Steffanie Porter, Organizing/Downsizing Expert, Tidy Smart Organizing Solutions
RSVP to Krya Jackman at 248-915-5525 or kyra.jackman@promedica.org
Alan Wolfelt Community Presentation
Oct 16, 2024 06:30 PM to Oct 16, 2024 08:30 PMJoin us for an evening with Alan Wolfelt, PhD.
At the MSU Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake, Troy, MI 48098
Purpose: We look forward to having you join us for this evening of hope and healing. Participants will be able to quietly reflect on their losses and honor their own unique grief journey. Plan to join us and learn about the “Touchstones” that can support you now and in the future.
Why This Program: This program will help all of us understand how loss influences our lives. You will be able to embrace the uniqueness of your grief, quietly reflect on your feelings of loss, learn about the six essential needs we all have when someone dies, and come to understand the difference between “reconciling” your grief and “resolving” your grief. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from one of North America’s leading grief counselors.
Who Should Attend: This compassionate program will be helpful to anyone who is experiencing grief in their lives. If you know anyone who may benefit from this opportunity to embrace hope and healing, please let them know about this program. We look forward to having you with us.
Agenda: Among the content areas to be explored in this program are the following:
- Introduction to the Topic and a Broader Framework for Loss
- Understanding the Concept of “Touchstones”
- Touchstone: Dispel Misconceptions About Grief
- Touchstone: Embrace the Uniqueness of Your Grief
- Touchstone: Explore Your Feelings of Loss
- Touchstone: Understand the Six Needs of Mourning
- Touchstone: Recognize You Are Not Crazy
- Touchstone: Nurture Yourself
- Touchstone: Reach Out for Help
- Touchstone: Seek “Reconciliation,” Not “Resolution”
This presentation is free and open to the public.
We ask that you register beforehand. Registration will be open after details have been finalized.
This presentation is free and open to the public.
Please share with someone you know who might be interested.
Sponsored by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors.
Alan Wolfelt Caregiver Presentation
Oct 17, 2024 09:00 AM to Oct 17, 2024 12:00 PMJoin us for a morning with Alan Wolfelt, PhD.
The Art of "Companioning" the Mourner: Caring Versus Curing
This informative workship with help us enhance your knowldege and skills related to supporting people and experiencing grief and loss. Anchored in Dr. Wolfetls's "companioning" model of giref care, there will be recognition of how grief and mourning are normal and necessary experiences that are fundamentally a journey of the heart and soul. A critical distinction between caring versus curing will be outlined. You will go away with a wealth of knowledge surrounding the transformative nature of grief.
This workshop is helpful to anyone who wants to learn more about essential caregiving principles for caring for grieving persons. It will be particularly helpful to counselors, social workers, clergy, chaplains, nurses and lay ministers.
At the MSU Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake, Troy, MI 48098
A professional conference for hospice workers, social workers, counselors, clergy, chaplains, nurses and those who support grieving people. CE hours available.
We ask that you register beforehand. Registration will be open after event details are finalized. Please check back here in the summer.
Please share with someone you know who might be interested.
Sponsored by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors.
