Healing from loss is a journey. Everyone experiences grief differently and there is no "right way" to grieve. You also can't rush grief. You may wish you could bypass the difficult emotions or push down the pain. Or maybe others are pressuring you to “get up and move on.” But healing from grief and loss requires you to go through your grief. Grief is a journey that shouldn’t be traveled alone. You may feel like no one understands and be tempted to isolate, but as counselor David Bueno Martin says, “Healing happens in the context of finding others who can help you.” A GriefShare group is a safe place to find support. You’ll also gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. There are thousands of GriefShare grief recovery support groups meeting throughout the US, Canada, and over 10 other countries.
Scroll down for detailed information on the GriefShare sessions that we are currently offering and head to the bottom of this page to view other helpful links and handouts as you're mourning the loss of a loved one.
Upcoming Sessions:
"Loss of a Spouse" Seminar
Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Wonder what to do with your spouse’s belongings? Unsure of how you’ll go on? At a Loss of a Spouse seminar, you’ll discover:
- Other people understand and have found ways to make it through
- Why it won’t always hurt so much
- Reasons for hope
- Practical tips for coping with the death of a spouse
Wednesday, August 21st. You can attend at 9:30 am or 6:30 pm in the Community Center. The cost is $8.00 per person, which includes a guidebook. Fill out the form below to register.
13-week GriefShare Support Course
Feeling angry or full of regret? Are you depressed and wondering how to heal? Do you walk around in a mental fog? All this is normal. And while your grief journey is unique, you’ll find many grieving people are facing the same struggles. And others who’ve gone before you can help. The course will begin on Wednesday, September 4th. You can attend at 9:30 am or 6:30 pm in the Community Center. The meeting dates are September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th, November 6th, 13th, and December 4th, 11th, and 18th. The cost is $20.00 per person, which includes a workbook. Fill out the form below to register.
"Surviving The Holidays" Seminar
Facing this season while grieving can sometimes feel like taking one step forward and two steps back. But like a trusted guide, a 2-hour Surviving the Holidays event will prepare you to navigate the season’s changes. Wednesday, November 20th. You can attend at 9:30 am or 6:00 pm in the Community Center. The cost is $8.00 per person, which includes a survival guide. Fill out the form below to register.
Need some additional help while grieving? Here are some resources:
Information and photo from www.griefshare.org