Surviving the Holidays

When you're grieving the death of a family member or friend, you may dread the holiday season. Thoughts of social gatherings, family traditions, and obligations leave you anxious and overwhelmed. Your sadness can seem unbearable. However, you do not have to walk through this season alone. The GriefShare "Surviving the Holidays" seminar offers practical, actionable strategies for making it through the holiday season. At this seminar, you'll view a video featuring advice from people in grief who've faced the holidays after their loss. You'll hear insights from respected Christian counselors, pastors, and psychologists. You'll receive a Holiday Survival Guide with practical strategies, encouraging words, helpful exercises, Q/As, and journaling ideas for daily survival through the holiday season. Click the REGISTER button at the top of the page. 

Link for a short promotional video: https://vimeo.com/239534608

GriefShare

Grief after losing a loved one is a long and painful process for many, and you do not have to walk it alone. Chapelwood offers a 13-week GriefShare class that addresses topics and issues many people experience when grieving the death of a loved one. It is a great benefit to find a place where you can be around others who understand the pain of your loss. For more information, please contact Rev. Joy Johnston at [email protected]

The class will begin on Wednesday, November 8. To register, click here: https://www.griefshare.org/groups/167491/registrations/new