GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays

Wednesday, November 13 or Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30 - 8 pm

The "Surviving the Holidays" seminars feature video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death and who offer practical suggestions and reassurance. These people share honestly about: 

  • Being prepared for surprising emotions that may hit over the holidays

  • What to do about traditions and other coming changes 

  • How to handle holiday parties and invitations 

  • How to survive potentially awkward moments with other people 

  • Where to find comfort, strength, and hope in a seemingly hopeless time 

Those who attend will receive a Survival Guide filled with practical tips, encouraging words, journaling ideas, and exercises for daily help through the holiday season.

2025 GriefShare

2025 Sessions will run Wednesdays from January 8 – April 2, 2025 from 6:30-8 pm.

Welcome and thank you for visiting!

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. 

Over 13 weeks, you’ll find relief and comfort as you learn what to expect in the days ahead and how to navigate your personal grief process. 

You will learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. 

Topics include: 

  •   how to manage grief-related emotions such as loneliness, anxiety, sadness, anger, and regret; 

  •   how to cope with the changes in your life and relationships; 

  •   how to recognize what’s normal in grief; and 

  •   what to do if you feel stuck or hopeless.

At a weekly GriefShare meeting, you will view a video featuring others who have experienced the loss of a love one as well as discussions from respected counselors, teachers, and healthcare professionals on grief-related topics. After that is a small-group discussion for sharing, support, and personal application of what you learned on the video. 

You will receive a book to take home filled with valuable exercises for navigating your personal grieving process. 

We look forward to seeing you and helping you with your grief journey.