<div dir="ltr">Hi everyone, <div><br></div><div>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.  </div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">GrieveWell Webinars for Michigan Libraries</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>

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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.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Grieve
Well: Understanding Grief – ~1.25 hour webinar - </b>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.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Grieve
Well During the Holidays – ~1 hour webinar – </b>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.</p>

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libraries who co-host a webinar with Grieve Well can:</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">       </span>Attend
an online meeting with our staff to discuss the event and set a date and time</p>

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with our staff to identify grief resources in their collection and in the
community to highlight in conjunction with and after this event</p>

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the event on your website and printed material while collaborating with
GrieveWell on posting it to social media sites</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">       </span>Promote
the event with your audience while GrieveWell engages in targeted marketing to
build an audience for the event</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">       </span>Recognize
your organization at the start and end of the event</p>

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the presenter at the beginning of the online event to welcome the audience and
participate in the chat during the session</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.25in;line-height:11.75pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please
contact the Executive Director, Carol Lessure – <a href="mailto:carol@grievewell.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:none">carol</span><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">@grievewell.com</span></a> or
(734) 975-0238 - if you are interested in co-hosting a webinar with
GrieveWell. </p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p></div><div><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Paula C. Drummond                                </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Head, Adult Services Department</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ypsilanti District Library</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">5577 Whittaker Road</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ypsilanti, MI 48197</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">(734) 482-4110 Ext. 1306</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://husky.ypsilibrary.org/owa/redir.aspx?REF=_mn39L7Y2bDAjtb914NTArR2QouVnHEMvRHy-S1FJP_gCpWgzeTYCAFtYWlsdG86ZHJ1bW1vbmRAeXBzaWxpYnJhcnkub3Jn" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">drummond@ypsilibrary.org</span></a></span></p></div></div></div></div>