What is GriefShare?
It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. It is a program with direction and purpose, where you will learn how to walk the journey of Grief and be supported on the way. You will be able to better understand the grieving process and find God’s healing presence in the midst of despair. It hurts to lose someone. GriefShare is a place where hurting people find hope and healing. Cost $15.
How GriefShare Works
GriefShare groups meet for 13 weeks to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements:
- Video Seminar With Experts
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting-to-watch television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments and on-location video. - Support Group Discussion With Focus
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives. - Workbook-Based Personal Study and Reflection
During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Our next 10-week Grief Share class begins February 1. Grief Share costs $15 to cover all materials. If you have any further questions, or would like more information, please email griefshare@palmvalley.org. Also, check out the GriefShare website at www.griefshare.org