Support Groups & Workshops

Caring For Parents Of Transgender Children

Presented by Cassie Beltz, LMHC
Location: Online/Worldwide
Date(s): Continuous, Starts Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Time: 7:00pm CT

Brief Description: Recurring online support group for parents with a child struggling with gender identity confusion or identifies as transgender.

Ambiguous Loss

Presented by Dr. Mark Vande Braak, PhD, FT, MT-BC
Location: Online/Worldwide
Date(s): February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 26, December 24, 2024
Time: 7:00pm CT

Brief Description: Team Luke Hope For Minds, together with Lutheran Family Service, present a support group and grief education on loss without closure.

Dr. Mark’s Grief Support Series:
Suicide / Voluntary Death

Presented by Dr. Mark Vande Braak, PhD, FT, MT-BC
Location: Online/Worldwide
Date(s): Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: 1:00pm CT

Brief Description: Online loss support education for anyone who has dealt with the death of a loved one due to suicide or voluntary death.

Understanding Grief Workshop

Presented by Dr. Mark Vande Braak, PhD, FT, MT-BC
Location: Hartley, Iowa
Date(s): Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 6:00pm CT

Brief Description: Evening support workshop looking at the role grief plays in our lives, including how we respond to tragedy and ways to walk alongside those experiencing loss.

Dr. Mark’s Grief Support Series:
Loss Of A Spouse

Presented by Dr. Mark Vande Braak, PhD, FT, MT-BC
Location: Online/Worldwide
Date(s): Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time: 1:00pm CT

Brief Description: Online loss support education for anyone who has dealt with the death of a spouse at any time for any reason.

The Loss Of An Infant

Presented by Dr. Mark Vande Braak, PhD, FT, MT-BC
Location: Online/Worldwide
Date(s): May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2024
Time: 1:00pm CT

Brief Description: Online grief/loss support group for anyone who has dealt with the death of a very young child due to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and beyond.

Heartache & Hope With Infant Loss Workshop

Presented by Dr. Mark Vande Braak, PhD, FT, MT-BC
Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Date(s): Sunday, April 7, 2024
Time: 1:00pm CT

Brief Description: One-day support workshop for those who have been affected by infant loss in any form including miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and beyond.

Heartache & Hope With Infant Loss Workshop

Presented by Dr. Mark Vande Braak, PhD, FT, MT-BC
Location: Minot, North Dakota
Date(s): Saturday, April 6, 2024
Time: 1:00pm CT

Brief Description: One-day support workshop for those who have been affected by infant loss in any form including miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and beyond.

The Loss Of An Infant

Presented by Dr. Mark Vande Braak, PhD, FT, MT-BC
Location: Online/Worldwide
Date(s): February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024
Time: 1:00pm CT

Brief Description: Online grief/loss support group for anyone who has dealt with the death of a very young child due to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and beyond.

Death Of A Spouse

Presented by Dr. Mark Vande Braak, PhD, FT, MT-BC
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Date(s): January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024
Time: 1:00pm CT

Brief Description: In-person grief/loss support group for anyone who has dealt with the death of a spouse at any time for any reason.