Coping with Grief Through the Holidays
November 13, 14
   December 11, 12
 
Holidays, anniversaries  and holy days are times to gather with family & friends. When you have suffered the loss of a loved one,  the holidays can be filled with sorrow and grief.  You may feel as though everyone is joyful except you!  Grief can be especially  raw during these times.
 
Join the Grief Support Ministry for  session:
 
Tuesday, November 13 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, November 14 at 10:00 am
or
Tuesday, Dec 11,  at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec 12, at 10:00 am
Ave Marie Center
 
We will feature video interviews with specialists in grief counseling who will offer tools/suggestions in dealing with expectations of family and friends during these most difficult times.  We will share experiences in and ideas that help during the first year, as well as subsequent years, following the death of a loved one.   All are welcome to bring a friend or refer a relative, friend or co-worker who might be experiencing the pain of grief.  These sessions are free and are open to everyone, Catholic  or non-Catholic.  The sessions will be held at St. Laurence - Ave Maria Center.
 
For information/registration/ directions, please contact :
 
Sandy Barber at 832-451-9117 or
email – help2grieve@hotmail.com



















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GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY
 

  "WALKING THROUGH GRIEF"
 

   WEEKLY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

                      providing

                                            Tools, Information and Discussion
                                           as well as Compassionate Support
 

 
Our program uses the foremost authorities in the field of grief and loss. They share their wit and wisdom as well as compassion, knowledge and understanding, which comes from personal experiences, formal education and practice. 

Our videos inform, inspire and offer important  tools to help you navigate your grief journey.

Our facilitators are certified educators and teachers who also have experienced the death of someone that they deeply love!

No Cost - no prerequisites or requirements.

This is an ongoing and continuing program - you are welcome to just come!

Our participants get the best of both types of programs....information from the leading minds in the field and an opportunity for discussion with the compassionate members of this group who will walk the journey with you!  Everyone grieves in their own way and in their own time.  Whether your loss is recent or in the past we encourage you to come!  We meet every week!t

 

Tuesday evenings

at 6:30 pm 
Ave Maria Center St. Clare room

 
Wednesdays mornings

at 10:00 am
Ave Maria Center St. Clare Room.



Whether your loss is recent or in the past we will walk the grief journey with you! We are a group of compassionate lay people who also have experienced the death of someone we dearly loved.

 

“Walking Through Grief”, produced by The Grief Toolbox is the basis for our discussions. Attend as often or as little as you wish - there are no requirements or prerequisites. Grief does not end in a prescribed number of days or weeks! All are welcome, any denomination or parish!
 

No one should grieve alone!
 

For more information please contact:
 

Sandy Barber

281-633-9090 H
832-451-9117 C
email:  help2grieve@hotmail.com

For more information about the grief process and the program that we use please visit www.thegrieftoolbox.com

 

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What people say.........

I came to this grief support group two years ago after my husband's death.  It has allowed me to actually cry!  In being able to talk and grieve for him I awoke to begin to live again and to honor him.  Now I can live a balanced life.  CF

Our hero(Dad/ Grandpa) and leader of our family passed away some monthes ago.  This is a place where we can talk about him and honor him.  The videos are helpful and the leaders are thoughtful.  LSM

Grief took me by surprise after my husband died.  I found myself unable to communicate with the people around me.  It was not until I came to the Grief Support Group that I felt I was able to talk to people without feeling that I needed a translator.  People that come to the group understand each other as we all are feeling the loss of our loved ones.  I feel very grateful to have become a part of the group.  Thank You!  BG