GriefShare-Bethesda Lutheran Church
Tuesdays 9am-11am
Are you or someone you know grieving over the loss of a loved one, a family member, friend, or relative?
Session 1: Is This Normal? How Grief Affects Us Grief is the natural response to significant loss. Grief affects all aspects of your life. Processing grief takes time and work, but you will be OK. “I Am Not OK” Jelly Roll
Session 1 May 13
Session 2: Your Grief Journey is Uniquely Yours How your circumstances affect your grief. Different grieving “styles”. Possible surprises and the roller-coaster nature grief. Session 2 May 20
Session 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. Special feature: “Cry Out to Jesus” Third Day
Session 3 May 27
Session 4: Self-Care: Keeping Your Strength Healthy lifestyle practices while grieving aid progress. Unhealthy/numbing behaviors hinder progress. How to build a relationship with the God of comfort & strength.
Session 4 June 3
Session 5: Fearful & Overwhelmed Worry is a fear of what might happen, not of what will happen. Having a plan can prevent “grief overload”. Fear reminds us to depend on a trustworthy God.
Session 5 June 10
Session 6: Anger - When It All Seems So Unfair Anger can give you energy to make changes. Anger is powerful, but God can help you manage it. Forgiveness is important to you and your relationship. Special feature: “Handle Hard Better”
Session 6 Friday, June 20
Session 7: Regrets & woulda-coulda-shoulda The importance of challenging your “If onlys”. Better thoughts to focus on. God’s response to your regrets. Special Feature: “Finding Purpose in the Pain”
Session 7 June 24
Session 8: Grief & Your Household; Facing the Empty Chair at the Table. How to deal with secondary losses. Tips for parenting grieving children. What to do with your loved one’s possessions.
Session 8 July 1
Session 9: Grief & Your Friendships Other people can help you deal with changes. Realistic expectations of others is important. How to talk to people who are uncomfortable with grief.
Session 9 July 8
Session 10: Questions for God Trusting God with questions and doubts is a step forward in faith. The benefits of asking God “What can I learn from this?” Learning from God’s Word about heaven. Special Feature: “I Need You Now” Plumb
Session 10 July 15
Session 11: Stuck in Grief Being “stuck” in grief is not about time, it’s about skipping steps toward healing. Negative thought patterns will keep you stuck. Bible & prayer defend against wrong thinking.
Session 11 July 22
Session 12: Hope & Resilience: There’s More to Your Story Biblical hope is more than wishful thinking. How resilience helps you press on after your loss. Resilience grows the more you ground yourself in God’s truth. Special Feature: “If Time Were Running Out”Session 12 July 29
Session 13: What Do I Live for Now? Remembering & Honoring “Legacy projects” that bless others and honor your loved one. Preserving and using lessons you’ve learned from your loved ones. Renewing your sense of purpose. Special Feature: “Tyler Trent – Purdue University”
Session 13 August 5
HOST LOCATION
Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church
123 W. Hamilton (State & Hamilton)
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(Park in back - enter door #8)
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