Over the past twenty years, I have been leading grief groups at churches, nursing homes, and a hospice bereavement coordinator. I developed a proven step-by-step process to help you navigate through a heartbreaking loss to the restoration of your life. Please be encouraged that it is ...
One time, I spoke at a school and shared my testimony. A few days later, I received dozens of homemade cards sharing many kind words to tell me, “thank you,” for speaking at their school. My heart was beautifully overwhelmed with gratitude! Life-giving words of affirmation are so very...
Groups are either closed (for a set period of time with the same small group of individuals attending each session) or open (offered once, twice, or several times a month and open to whoever attends without previous registration or intake). Grief support groups are generally not therapy ...
Being in a systematic Bible reading study such as Community Bible Study (google it for participating churches in your area) helped me; and so did being part of a church spiritual family. It helped to have “to be someplace” a time or two a week aside from worship services. Having a ...
Start your search for a grief support group online, said Lundquist. You may identify a few options and then look into feedback from those who've attended them. Many churches and other religious groups offer group grief counseling. Other groups are run independently. A therapist often moderates ...
These groups are typically available through community centers or local churches. Mindfulness and meditation exercises can also be helpful, and practicing self-care such as nutritious eating, adequate rest, exercise and socializing are recommended, Prigerson says. “We are finding that those who use...
Joy! Joy! at this season, for whatever reason (i.e., those far from home, those dealing with illness, suffering, or estrangement). I have a friend in Indianapolis who leads such a service every year at Emerson Ave. Baptist Church. Several other churches in the area have them, too. 1...
“I know your heart is hurting today. It hurts to think and breathe. It hurts to remember. It hurts to think about going forward. In these moments, I want to challenge you to stop, breathe, and think of me. I will give you hope for the future that at this moment you simply can...
Their support groups run for 6 weeks at a time, but happen at all different times of the year, so you can sign up and join one, when you feel ready. GriefShare has groups that meet all over at different local churches, and at different times. There are many of these faith-based ...
Some churches make it easy and convenient to use their grief and bereavement resources, while others make you feel like an outsider waiting to get in. Don’t give up hope if you run against a few roadblocks. Keep asking your support group for recommendations until you land in a church ...