Thursdays | 6:30pm | Avalon Church
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
We know it hurts, and we want to help.
Griefshare Spring Events
Griefshare Spring Events
Each meeting stands alone so please feel free to join one if you were unable to join another.
September 5th, 2024 - Is This Normal? How grief affects us.
Grief is the 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.
6:30-8:00pm
September 12th, 2024 - Your Grief Journey: Its uniquely yours
6:30-8:00pm
How you circumstances affect your grief. Different grieving styles. Possible surprises & the back-and-forth nature of the grief journey.
September 19th, 2024 - Loneliness & Sadness: Life after your loss
6:30-8:00pm
September 26th , 2024 - Self-Care: Keeping up your strength
6:30-8:00pm
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.
October 3rd , 2024 - Fearful & Overwhelmed: Facing the unknown
6:30-8:00pm
Healthy lifestyle practices while grieving. Numbing with unhealthy behaviors hinders progress. How to build a relationship with the God of comfort & strength.
October 10th , 2024 - Anger: When it all seems so unfair
6:30-8:00pm
Worry is a fear of what might happen, not what will happen. Having a plan can prevent “grief overload.” Fear reminds you to depend on a trustworthy God.
October 17th , 2024 - Regrets: Dealing with the “If Onlys”
6:30-8:00pm
October 24th , 2024 - Grief & Your Household: Facing the empty chair at the table
6:30-8:00pm
Anger can give you energy to make needed changes. Anger is powerful, but God can help you manage it. Forgiveness is important for you and your relationships.
The importance of challenging your “if onlys.” Better things to focus your thoughts on. God’s response to your regrets.
October 31st , 2024 - Grief & your friendships: Does anyone understand?
6:30-8:00pm
How to deal with secondary losses. What to do with your loved one’s possessions. Helpful tips for parenting grieving children & teens.
November 7th , 2024 - Questions for God: Why This? What about Heaven?
6:30-8:00pm
November 14th , 2024 - Stuck in Grief: When it feels impossible to move forward
6:30-8:00pm
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.
December 5th , 2024 - Hope & Resilience: There’s more to your story
6:30-8:00pm
6:30-8:00pm
December 12th, 2024 - What Do I Live for Now Remembering & honoring
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.
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.
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.
“Legacy projects” that bless others and honor your loved one. Preserving memories and using lessons you’ve learned from your loved one. Pursuing interests or skills renews your sense of purpose.
How GriefShare works
GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.