How GriefShare Works

It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you have probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. 

This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you have never faced before. 

GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements: 

1 - Video Seminar with Experts
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting-to-watch television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments and on-location video. 

2 - Support Group Discussion with Purpose
 After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group discussing both the video seminar and what is going on in your lives. 

3 - Workbook Based Personal Study and Reflection
During the week after the meeting, you have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process. This journaling process helps sort out your emotions. Your group will spend time discussion questions and comments from the workbook study. 

When to Join a GriefShare Group
 You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each session is self-contained so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any of the videos you have not seen. 

For more information call: Shirley: (724) 733-1042 
HPUMC office: (724) 327-6552

For more information about GriefShare, visit their website at
http://www.griefshare.org