Grief Recovery

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11

The Widows & Widowers Grief Recovery Ministry was brought to the East Bay by Merrilee Mitchell. PBPC has held classes in the past, but now partners with a number of other East Bay churches holding classes. E-mail Merrilee for more information or to register. You can also view East Bay Dates & Meeting Times - Summer 2009]

Course Content

This is a ten week class and support group for widows and widowers who are recently bereaved and trying to move through the grieving process. It is open to widows and widowers of all ages no matter how far along they are in their grief process. Whether you have recently lost a spouse or your spouse died years ago, all who are interested in working through their grief are welcome. It is not necessary to be a member of this or any church to be part of this class.

The Grief Recovery class:

  • provides a safe place for sharing experiences of loss and grief
  • facilitates understanding of the grieving process
  • encourages hope and provides support
  • enables people to begin working through the grief process

Course Topics/Materials

Class materials include a workbook, Grief Recovery, A Workbook for Widows and Widowers by Robyn Ledwith Mar. The class helps participants complete their grieving and recover from their loss. There is a $5.00 fee for the workbook which is collected at the first class.

Over the 10 weeks of the group, topics will include:

  • Facing Loss
  • Understanding Grief
  • When Grief Returns
  • Choosing to Recover
  • Letting Go of the Past
  • Getting Back in Balance
  • Building a New Life

You can also download the brochure for printing and distribution. Pre-registration is required and new members are accepted only the first three weeks of class.