Surviving the Holidays

When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. A GriefShare support group, at the Shreve United Methodist Church, is reaching out to those who are hurting by offering two programs on Saturday November 12, beginning with a morning session entitled “Surviving the Holidays” from 10:00–11:30. This session addresses how to deal with emotions, how to prepare for the holidays, and practical tips to soften the grief and discover hope for the future.
Following the morning session, lunch will be provided. The second program, “Loss of a Spouse” will be offered in the afternoon from noon to 2:00. Loss of a Spouse covers such topics as what to expect in the days ahead, how to handle loneliness and how to find the strength to go on. Every one who attends this session will receive a booklet with more than 30 short reading on how to live with grief and rebuild one’s life following a loss.
There is no cost for this one day program. To register or for more information, call 330-262-1581 or email [email protected] by November 9.