The Journey is a program that brings together families who have already been through a session of our regular programming. When we come together quarterly for The Journey, we share a meal and meaningful activities as we honor the memory of our loved ones and reflect on the ways our lives have changed since experiencing… Continue reading Registration is open for our March “Journey” Session!
We are sad to announce that a number of factors contributed to the cancelation of our Winter (January) 2022 session of Sad Isn't Bad. We look forward to bringing grieving children, adolescents, and their families together at Our Savior's Lutheran (909 W. 33rd St. in Sioux Falls) for the four Tuesdays in April. Learn more… Continue reading Registration is open for Spring 2022 Session!
In June of 2021, Sad Isn’t Bad welcomed a new executive director, Rev. Katherine Olson. Katherine brings a wealth of experience from her years as a Lutheran pastor, grief group facilitator, author, and speaker. She lives in Sioux Falls with her husband and four children. We look forward to having Katherine represent Sad Isn’t Bad… Continue reading Welcome, Executive Director Katherine Olson!
(Posted in 2019) You might have heard Sad Isn't Bad on the radio recently. Our executive director, Jill Stoebner, previewed the winter session in an interview on Sunny 93.3 FM in Sioux Falls. Listen starting at the 10:50 mark for a five-minute interview on the John and Heidi Show with John and Heidi Small. Stoebner… Continue reading Listen to our interview on Sunny Radio
After Rachel Dohrenwend’s husband took his own life in 2017, the family was shocked. Rachel said he hadn’t given any warning signs. She and her daughter Natalie attended a Sad Isn’t Bad four-week session, and Rachel shared their story with us afterward. How did you find out about Sad Isn’t Bad? A counselor at my… Continue reading Family Q&A: Grief after losing a loved one to suicide
In October 2019, our Executive Director, Jill Stoebner, was invited to be interviewed on Keloland Living. In her conversation with Gary Weckwerth, Stoebner highlighted how we serve the Sioux Falls community, how we got started, and how the conversation between caregivers and children after the death of a loved one can happen. Watch the interview… Continue reading Sad Isn’t Bad Featured on Keloland Living
The saying “Sad isn’t bad” may seem straightforward, but the death of a loved one often leaves us feeling confused and alone. Our name serves as a gentle reminder that it’s okay to feel sad after the death of a loved one. How do we do that? The grief we feel after the death of… Continue reading What do we do at Sad Isn’t Bad?
When you scroll past our name for the first time, it may seem like just a nice maxim, but, after looking again, you realize our organization’s name is actually a statement: “Sad Isn’t Bad.” I’m sure you’re thinking, “What? That’s an odd thing to call an organization,” but hear us out. We call ourselves Sad… Continue reading Why are we called “Sad Isn’t Bad?”
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