Popular Understanding Grief Education Classes Start in October

Brookings Health System will once again hold its popular six-week educational series, Understanding Grief, led by Social Worker Mavis Gehant.

Classes will be held on Thursdays at Brookings Health System’s hospital beginning on Oct. 2. There will be two separate classes. One class will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the other class will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants may attend either class.

The classes are designed to help those who have lost a loved one learn about the process of grief and how to navigate it. Topics include symptoms, the process of grief, coping strategies, caring for one’s self, and the continuing bond that occurs. Discussions are confidential and carried out in an atmosphere of understanding and support.

The free class series is open to everyone. To register, please visit www.brookingshealth.org or call (605) 696-7700.

About Brookings Health System

Brookings Health System, located in Brookings, South Dakota, includes a 49-bed hospital, the 79-bed The Neighborhoods at Brookview nursing home, Brookhaven Estates senior living apartments, Yorkshire Eye Clinic, Arlington Medical Center and White Medical Clinic. It is a non-profit, city-owned facility that offers the community a full range of inpatient, outpatient, surgical and extended care services. The emergency room is staffed 24 hours a day and provides around the clock patient needs ranging from minor injuries to life threatening crises. For more information about the services offered at Brookings Health System, please call (605) 696-9000 or visit us on the Web at brookingshealth.org.