Christ Fellowship Church, 1517 McLain St. Building A, will host a 13-week support group called GriefShare for anyone dealing with grief in their lives. The program is on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Aug. 12 and continues until Nov. 11.
The group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. During the program, attendees will discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief, in addition to helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability— and gain solid support each step of the way.
At each weekly meeting, there will be a video featuring respected counselors, pastors and healthcare professionals on grief-related topics, along with relatable personal stories of grief. After that is a small-group discussion to allow people time to talk, share support and personally apply what they learned on the video. Everyone will receive a book to take home filled with valuable exercises for navigating their personal grieving process.
Topics include how to manage grief-related emotions such as loneliness, anxiety, sadness, anger, and regret; how to cope with the changes in your life and relationships; and how to recognize what’s normal in grief and what to do if you feel stuck or hopeless.
Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent.
No matter how long it’s been, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling.
If you have experienced the death of a family member or friend, you are invited to attend.
For more details, and to find and register for a group, visit griefshare. org. Or contact griefshare@ cfctaylor.com.
