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- Widows/Widowers
Grief Recovery
- "Blessed are they who mourn, for they
shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4
Purpose
The purpose of the Widows/Widowers Grief Recovery Class
is:
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to provide a safe place for sharing experiences of
loss and grief
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to facilitate understanding of the grieving process
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to encourage hope and provide support
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to enable people to begin and work through the grief
process
- This group 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.
Content
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The class material consists of 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.
Subjects to be covered include:
- Facing Loss
- Understanding Grief
- When Grief Returns
- Choosing to Recover
- Letting Go of the Past
- Getting Back in Balance
- Building a New Life
Dates & Meeting Times
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- For times, dates, and registration information, see the full
brochure: click HERE.
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- Classes run for ten weeks. The two-hour
classes are held
weekdays at local area churches. New
classes are beginning in September.
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- Pre-registration is required and new members are accepted only the first three weeks of
class.
- "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
(Note: while this program began at
PBPC, it has cloned itself into other churches. No classes are currently
being held at PBPC)
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