Death can impact all of life.
"Speaking out loud with others is an important way to deal with grief." Joy
7 Sessions of films and discussion
for anyone bereaved anytime
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Pastor Charmaine Kofler, Ruth Copeland-Holtz and Cindy Stavropoulos are your hosts.
Starting Sunday, September 15
on Zoom from 7-9 pm EST
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FREE (made possible by the Canada Central District NDI)
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Participants receive downloadable digital guest manual.
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For guests, this is a "place where individuals with similar experiences can share. It's a way of connecting and not feeling alone." Annesia
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If you are wondering why you should take this course. It's "because it gives you the opportunity to ask yourself questions that you would never think to ask and explore where that would take you on your healing journey." Darlene
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For church leaders, finally a resource to help those who are grieving in your church and community. Our vision is that you can use this course in your community to support those who are grieving. Go through the journey, and then you can sign up for future trainings and learn more about hosting your own TBJ for your church and community.
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TOPICS COVERED
Looking at Loss
Attachment and separation
Our personal history of loss
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The Pain of Grief: How we can Respond
The initial impact
The range of responses
The Pain of Grief: Reactions of Others
People we meet
Our family
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Obstacles to the Grief Journey
Guilt and anger
Grief on hold
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Coping with Change
Changed identity
Funerals, memorials and anniversaries
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Moving Forward
Signs of recovery
Finding the 'new normal'
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Faith Questions (optional)
Is there a caring God?
What happens after death?
What Participants Have Said
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Why I think you should take this course...
"The shared experiences of the Group; articulating loss and experiencing closure in grieving; the training sessions were terrific." Geoff
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"Telling my story and realizing that what I was feeling was normal."​
Amber
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"It was definitely helpful to speak about my personal bereavement journey with others who could also share theirs as they were going through some of the same things I had been though."
Reuben
