| WORKSHOPS First Years of Grief by Danita Nelson “Navigating the loss of our precious treasure” “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” Matt 6:21 1.) Treasure your memories. “Channeling our grief by remembering our beautiful child’s gems” 2.) Your treasure is one of a kind. “All mothers do not grieve at the same time or way” 3.) Treasure the present. “Being aware of other family members grief” 4.) Treasure the moments of growth. “Learning to be compassionate and patient with ourselves” 5.) Discovering the hidden treasure… “Realizing God‘s love and comfort through this journey of grief” Healing Through Words: A Grief Journaling Workshop by Erin Blechman Journaling can be a powerful tool for processing grief. This workshop is designed to help bereaved parents navigate the pain of losing a child through reflective writing. Together, we’ll explore prompts that encourage: · Cherishing memories of your child · Embracing and understanding your emotions · Coping with loss and finding the right support · Creating new traditions and navigating unanswered questions No prior writing experience is needed—just an open heart and a willingness to heal. Join us as we take this meaningful step toward finding peace and healing through words. Sibling Grief by Ann Bennet This workshop will help you understand the grief process siblings, both younger and adult siblings go through. Ideas will be presented to help and comfort your living grieving children. My Heart Is Broken! Now what? Building a Connection With God, Piece by Piece by Vicki Ozias Life often leads us into seasons of deep darkness, especially when we experience the loss of a loved one. Yet, even in these moments, God promises us hidden treasures—truths and blessings stored in secret places. Thinking You’d Like to Start an Umbrella Group in Your Area? By Linda Stirling Here’s how to make it simple but impactful: The A-Z outline of starting, running, and growing an Umbrella Ministries support group. From Grief to Healing through the reconnection of Your Mind, Body and Soul. By Dr. Kimber Wilkes The Bible states that “your body is the temple of God.” This informative and interactive workshop combines elements of mind, body and spirit, starting with simple exercises and stretches to help release stress then discussion on what to eat when grief is eating you and finally integrative meditation and the hidden benefits of deep breathing for releasing the healing from within.
Does Your Marriage Matter? by BJ and Dr. Doug Jensen Now more than ever, you need someone to help you carry the overwhelming load of grief. Hopefully that person is your spouse, but maybe it's a relative or a friend. Learn ways to connect with others in order to lighten your load. A burden shared can be a burden halved. Bereaved parents, Dr. Doug & BJ Jensen, have been teaching couples for over 35 years on how to get through these tough times and gain new perspectives.
Prescription for Grief by Vicki Bounting Prescription from despair to healing, finding treasures beneath the pain. Grief can feel overwhelming—my heart literally stopped beating. But even in the darkest moments, God called me back and revealed hidden treasures of hope and healing. |
