Understand grief and loss, what to expect, and ways to heal.

Participants will learn about the nature of grief, the meaning of loss, and ways we may experience both. We will review what to expect when experiencing a loss and discuss how to heal.

Explore responses to loss, myths, and ways grief and loss are experienced in our lives. Understand why self-care is essential and review coping strategies.

Participants will receive a brief overview of our “Grief Journey” workshop and learn about the significance of loss(s). We will explore how common myths about grief may hinder our experience with grief while grief theories often inform our grieving process.

An in-depth review of grief and loss; theories related to reactions; healthy vs. unhealthy coping; and the experience of grief. You will receive strategies for the grief journey.

Most of us are unprepared for our response to a significant loss. Because our culture tends to support the notion that you grieve and then move on with life as quickly as possible, we often have unrealistic expectations of ourselves and may not receive sufficient support from family and friends. This four-part session examines what grief is and what to expect. We will review why grief is a journey and offer activities for healing.