Bereavement Support

Bereavement Support Group
When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. We need to recognize that "crazy" is normal.

Knowing this will not lessen your grief, but it may help your healing to begin. A support group is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt, and fears with those who understand and care.

Grief, like a wound takes time to heal. A support group is to the grieving like a healing salve is to a wound; it soothes and comforts us while we heal.

We are here to offer information, to listen, to share feelings, and to support one another. Some topice that are touched upon are:

Understanding the stages of grief and coping with the feelings that accompany each.

• Surviving stress and loneliness
• Helping children cope with grief
• Spiritual elements of grief and healing
• Reaching acceptance
• The value of memories
• There is no "right" way or timeline for healing. We are each uniquely created by God, and we each cope with our loss and find healing in our own unique ways and times.

Bereavement Support Group meets every Tuesday from 8:00 PM until 9:30 PM

The group is ecumenical and open to all adults who are mourning the loss of loved ones.

Our Holiday Session will begin Tuesday, November 29th at 8PM in the Teachers Room in our school. The Holiday Session is open to all. For more information call Pat Monahan at 718-317-7544 or Dolores Talley at 718-967-1597.

LITTLE ANGELS - YOUTH BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
The Little Angels program is a 6-week support group for children from kindergarten through eighth grade who have experienced loss in their lives. If you would like additional information or are interested in attending the next session, please contact Carolyn Oglio at 718-967-7812 or Pat Monahan at 718-317-7544.