MINISTRY TO THOSE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE, OR A SIGNIFICANT LOSS 

Grief support provides companionship on the long journey through the grief process.  St. Michael’s  Parish offers a 6 week grief support program that follows the process developed by Dr. Bill Webster, an experienced leader in grief counselling.  This group provides fellowship for the journey through loss and grief.   All who have suffered a loss are welcome, regardless of how much time has passed since your loss.

This program is offered every Spring and Fall.  There is no fee, but you must register.
We cover a new topic every week, watch a short video and have discussion.  The topics consist of:

Week 1 – The Experience of Grief
Week 2 – What is Grief
Week 3 – Understanding the Process of Grief Avoidance
Week 4 – Confronting the Reality – Grief Attacks, Guilt, and Anger
Week 5 – Confronting Adjustments, Including Loneliness
Week 6 - Reorganization

Following the 6 week program, ongoing support is offered with additional sessions and socials throughout the year.    

Our 2019 session dates for the 6 week program:

Spring - May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5 2019
Fall - September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019

Our 2019 ongoing sessions dates:

March 20 - Experience Music Therapy (please register by contacting the office)
June 19 - Potluck
September 18 - to be announced
November 13 - Coping with Christmas
December 4 - Potluck

Please contact our parish office for more information, upcoming dates and to register.