Christian bereavement grief help God's comfort
Bereavement and Grief Support - A ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, Sandusky, Ohio
Phone 419-625-9690

Bereavement Support Group


WHEN: Starting March 2008

WHERE: Calvary Baptist Church

TIME: To be announced

Pre-register by calling the church office at 419-625-9690 or email

TOPICS COVERED [tentative]

SESSION 1 – YOUR LOSS IS NOT FAIR

  • Purpose and objectives of the group

  • Facilitator introduction and Ground Rules

  • Member introductions

  • Looking Through Your Fog

SESSION 2 – CHOOSING YOUR JOURNEY

  • Definition of Grief and Bereavement

  • How Grief Affects You

  • Mourner’s Rights

  • Myths about Grief

SESSION 3 – EXPLORING YOUR FEELINGS OF LOSS

  • Shock and Numbness

  • Disorganization and Confusion

  • Anxiety, Panic, Fear

  • Anger

  • Guilt and Regret

  • Sadness and Depression

  • Relief and Release

SESSION 4 – RECOGNIZING YOU ARE NOT CRAZY

  • Time Distortion and Self-Focus

  • Re-telling the Story

  • Sudden Mood Changes

  • Powerlessness and Helplessness

  • Grief Attacks or Grief Bursts

  • Crying and Sobbing

  • Guilt

SESSION 5 – FEAR AND LONLINESS

  • Why am I so afraid?

  • Why do I feel so alone?

  • Why do I feel out of control?

  • Focusing on Who is in Control

SESSION 6 – ROAD TO RECOVERY

  • Five Steps to Recovery

  • Journal

  • Recovery Roadblocks

  • Recovery Signposts

  • A Journey Through Psalm 23

 

 
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