Home
Membership
Classes
Seminars
Discussion Group
Speakers
Programs
Research Retreats
Assessments/Inventories
Indv Grief Measurement*
Grief/Depression Assmt*
Healing Comm. Inventory*
Life Change Self Test*
Resources
Books
Articles
Music
Movies
Newsletters
Donations
About Us
Contact Us
Links
 
 

A community of individuals dedicated to sharing the mission and value of transformative grief.

~ Grieving differs significantly from depression.
~ Grieving is a normal healing process.
~ Grief when fully experienced leads to growth & transformation.
~ Effective grieving integrates mind, body, and spirit.
~ Grief extends beyond coping, adjustment and survival.
~ Validating grief is important for healing.
~ Friends, family and professionals affect grieving.
~ The nature and circumstance of the loss impacts grieving.
~ Education, creative expression, support groups, and counseling can empower the bereaved.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Grief and the Arts
MSU's Kresge Art Center and Integra are partnering for a series of events!

"Creativity in the Healing Process" -
Lecture by John M. Schneider, PhD
Using this art show as a backdrop, Dr. Schneider will take an in depth look at how the arts and creativity can be an important healing instrument for the grief we all experience from any loss or significant change.
This lecture will take place on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 7 p.m.
at 108 Kresge Art Center,
Michigan State University campus

Also:
"The Gifts of Grief"
Film and discussion. This unique film is about the possibility of another side of suffering explores the possibility that grief, while very painful, is one of the closely guarded keys to true transformation and joy.  Told through the personal and inspiriting stories of people who have confronted remarkable losses and found a way to transform their grief into a greater appreciation of life. (The film is written, directed and produced by Nancee Sobonya).

A panel of experts will lead a discussion after the showing of the film.

You won't want to miss this interesting evening: Thurs., May 31, 2007
Room 118, Psychology Bldg
(Old Physics Building),   M.S.U. campus 

NEW BOOK!!

TRANSFORMING LOSS:  A Discovery Process
                       by John M. Schneider, PhD
                        with Susan K. Zimmerman

Often we only see grief as a long process of pain and healing when actually it can be a journey of DISCOVERY! Beautifully depicted and clearly written, this BOOK shows how:
      ~ Change contains elements of loss
      ~ Loss leads to grief
      ~ Grief is a process – a healing one
                            ~ The outcome can be positive
The process can even be transforming, opening new strength, new energy, and new wisdom!

Buy it now and get our SALE PRICE:   $10.00 (plus $4.00 shipping)
(Retail price: $12.00
)

(Quantity discounts available)


Contact INTEGRA with your questions or for directions to our programs: E-mail:  szimmerman@integraonline.org
Caregivers of all types
Health care providers
Mental health professionals
Hospice staff & volunteers
Parish nurses
Palliative caregivers
Support group facilitators
Clergy
Funeral directors
Arts patrons
Emergency care providers
Trauma specialists
Volunteers
 
©2003. Integra. All Rights Reserved.