About Griefshare
GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly for 13 weeks. You’ll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an “oasis” on your long journey through grief. This is a safe and welcoming place where our leaders understand the difficult emotions of grief and will walk with you as you experience God’s comfort in the midst of your loss.
The GriefShare Experience
There are three key parts to your GriefShare experience:
1
VIDEO SEMINAR
Encouraging, information-packed videos featuring leading grief recovery experts.
2
SUPPORT GROUP
Small group discussion centered around the video content and the workbook.
3
WORKBOOK
Journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the weekly session topics.
Who can come?
Anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one is welcome to attend no matter how long it has been since the loss.
Video Session Descriptions
At each session a 30 minute video compliments the material in the workbook and tells the stories of people who also have gone through similar grieving experiences and leading grief recovery expert featured content.
1
Is This Normal?
How Grief Affects Us
– Grief is a natural response to significant loss.
– Grief is difficult because it affects all aspects of your life.
– Processing your grief takes time, but you will be okay.
2
Your Grief Journey
It’s Uniguely Yours
– How yoru circumstances affect your grief.
– Different grieving styles.
– Possible surprices & the back-and-forth nature of the grief journey.
3
Loneliness & Sadness
Life After Your Loss
– Sadness can slow you down to assess where you’re struggling & what might help.
– Sadness lessens as you make adjustments in your life.
– Making meaningful connections eases loneliness.
4
Self-Care
Keeping Up Your Strength
– Healthy lifestyle practices while grieving.
– Numbing with unhealthy behaviours hinders progress.
– How to build a relationship with the God of comfort & strength.
5
Fearful & Overwhelmed
Facing the Unknown
– Worry is a fear of what might happen, no what will happen.
– Having a plan can prevent “grief overload.”
– Fear reminds you to depend on a trustworthy God.
6
Anger
When It All Seems So Unfair
– Anger can give you energy to make needed changes.
– Anger is powerful, but God can help you manage it.
– Forgiveness is important for you & your relationships.
7
Regrets
Dealing With the “If Onlys”
– The importance of challenging your “if onlys.”
– Better things to focus your thoughts on.
– God’s response to your regrets.
8
Greif & Your Household
Facing the Empty Chair at the Table
– How to deal with secondary losses.
– What to do with your loved one’s possessions.
– Helpful tips for parenting grieving children and teens.
9
Grief & Your Friendships
Does Anyone Understand?
– Other people can help you deal with changes.
– Having realistic expectations of others is important.
– How to talk to people who are uncomfortable with grief.
10
Questions for God
Why This? What About Heaven?
– Trusting God with questions is a step forward in faith.
– The benefits of asking God “What can I learn from this?”
– You can learn what happens after death in God’s Word.
11
Stuck in Grief
When It Feels Impossible to Move Forward
– Being “stuck” in grief is not about time; it’s about not taking steps toward healing.
– Being stuck results from negative thought patterns.
– Bible reading & prayer defend against wrong thinking.
12
Hope & Resilience
There’s More to Your Story
– Biblical hope is more than “wishful thinking.”
– How resilience helps you press on after loss.
– Resilience grows the more you ground yourself in God’s truth.
13
What DO I Live for Now?
Remembering & Honouring
– “Legacy projects” that bless others & honour your loved one.
– Preserving memories & using lessons you’ve learned from your loved one.
– Pursuing interests or skills renews your sense of purpose.
Join us at our next
Griefshare series at Queensway
Wednesdays at 10:00AM, at the church.
Beginning September 6th, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Note: A workbook, at a cost of $25, is used for the 13 week series.