GriefShare
GriefShare is a 13-week support group created by Church Initiatives for people grieving the death of a loved one, whether the death is recent or not. It’s a place where you can be with others who can relate to how you feel as you experience the pain of your loss. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life.
Locations: Sunnybrook Church, Sioux City and Summitt Real Life Center, Storm Lake, IA.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
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AmberFind a GroupLoss of a Spouse
Loss of a Spouse is GriefShare’s 2-hour, one-time seminar for people grieving the death of their spouse. Held three times per year (January, May, and September), Loss of a Spouse offers helpful insights on: What to expect in the days to come, how to deal with the loneliness, what to do with your spouse’s belongings, why it won’t always hurt this much, and other practical help for dealing with the challenges of widowhood.
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Amber.
Surviving the Holidays
Surviving the Holidays is GriefShare’s 2-hour, one-time seminar that offers a safe place for people to learn how to deal with all the demands and emotions the holidays can bring following the death of a loved one. This two-hour event is held yearly in November.
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Amber.
Grief Support for Teens
GriefSupport for Teens is designed to support teens who have experienced the death of a loved one, utilizing the adult GriefShare material in an age-appropriate manner.
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Amber.
Bereaved Mothers Group
Bereaved Mothers is a supportive community for mothers who have experienced the death of a child of any age, meeting monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.
Location: Sunnybrook Church
Date/Time: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm
For more information, contact
Mandy.
Register HereSuicide Grief Support
Losing a loved one to suicide is difficult and can come with a lot of complicated emotions and layers of grief. Facilitated by those who have been there and experienced the death of a loved one by suicide, Suicide Grief Support aspires to provide a safe place to connect and heal while navigating this challenging journey.
Location: Sunnybrook Church
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AmberRegister HereWidows Walking Together
Widows Walking Together is for women of any age who have experienced the death of a spouse, no matter how long it has been. Walking together, navigating the challenges unique to widows, the group meets on the first and third Monday of each month.
Location: Sunnybrook Church
Date/Time: First and Third Mondays, 6:30 pm
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Connie.
Register HereWidows with KidsWidows with Kids is a support group dedicated to helping widows who are currently raising children. This group is facilitated by women who have experienced and are navigating this journey.
Location: Sunnybrook Church
Date/Time: First and Third Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm
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