Thursdays | 6:30pm | Avalon Church
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
We know it hurts, and we want to help.
Griefshare Spring Events
Griefshare Spring Events
Each meeting stands alone so please feel free to join one if you were unable to join another.
January 18, 2024 - Is This Normal?
Why your grief experience is harder than you imagined. Why the intensity and duration of your emotions are normal and appropriate. Despite how you feel right now, there is reason for hope.
6:30-8:00pm
January 25, 2024 - Challenges of Grief
6:30-8:00pm
More eye-opening reasons why your pain is so overwhelming. Some of the overlooked, yet common, effects grief has on your mind, body, and spirit. How to get things done when you don’t feel like you have the energy.
February 01 , 2024 - The Journey of Grief – Part One
6:30-8:00pm
Helpful goals to set on your journey of grief. How to deal with those who try to rush you through your grief. How long the journey of grief typically lasts.
February 15 , 2024 - The Journey of Grief – Part Two
6:30-8:00pm
Why it’s important to put effort into your healing. How the events surrounding your loved one’s death affect your grief. The best ways to deal with your loved one’s belongings.
February 22 , 2024 - Grief and Your Relationships
6:30-8:00pm
How the death of a loved one affects your friendships. Why solitude can be a blessing and a curse. How to deal with friends who don’t understand your grief.
February 29 , 2024 - Why?
6:30-8:00pm
God wants you to share your feelings with Him. Why being honest with God is an expression of faith. What God has to say to you about your “why” questions.
March 07 , 2024 - Guilt and Anger
6:30-8:00pm
Deal with false guilt. Grieve conflicted relationships. Handle grief-related anger.
March 28 , 2024 - Complicating Factors
6:30-8:00pm
How traumatic experiences affect grief. How to deal with nightmares and flashbacks. How your thinking affects your emotions.
April 4 , 2024 - Stuck
6:30-8:00pm
How to prevent getting stuck in grief. Common misconceptions that hinder healing. Why your path to healing isn’t always smooth.
April 11 , 2024 - Lessons of Grief- Part 1
6:30-8:00pm
An often-overlooked reason that grief is so painful. Why going to church can be so difficult. The benefits of helping others.
April 25 , 2024 - Lessons of Grief- Part 2
6:30-8:00pm
Who you are now that your loved one is gone. Why no one grieves perfectly. What grief can teach you about relationships.
May 02 , 2024 - Heaven
6:30-8:00pm
What is heaven like? Should I communicate with my deceased loved one? Are near-death experiences reliable descriptions of heaven?
May 16 , 2024 - What do I live for now?
6:30-8:00pm
Why moving forward is a necessity. Why it’s a process. Why peace and pain will always coexist.
How GriefShare works
GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.