GRIEF SUPPORT
“Blessed are those who mourn,
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Mary Mother of the Church Parish
85 Kirkbridge Drive, Winnipeg
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This group is drop-in. No registration required. |
The goals of the Grief Support Group are to be a compassionate
presence, walking alongside each other to alleviate the pain
of grief and reduce feelings of isolation.
Since grieving is an isolating process, having companionship
on the journey makes it more manageable.
Loss is never easy, but learning about the normal, necessary process of grief and mourning can help. At the Center for Loss and Life Transition, it’s our mission to support grieving people and grief caregivers.
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“Someone you love has died. In your heart, you have come to know your deepest pain. From my own experiences with loss as well as those of the thousands of people I have counseled over the years, I have learned that we cannot go around the pain of our grief. Instead, we must learn to embrace and express it. This is hard but absolutely necessary work.” Dr. Alan Wolfelt |
- Learn about grief and mourning stages, what is normal, tips for the early days/months, and how to cope with the pain.
- Attend a seminar in bereavement care training to “companion” people in grief from Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a well respected bereavement clinician.
Grief and Mourning Basics - Center for Loss & Life Transition
RED BIRD MINISTRIES
Have you suffered the loss of a child?
Red Bird Ministries is a Catholic, prolife and profamily grief support ministry that focuses on bereaved families who have experienced child loss of any age or circumstance.
Red Bird serves anyone who has experienced the loss of a child during pregnancy or after birth as an infant, child, teen or adult.
Red Bird has many resources:
Blogs
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Videos
Books
Podcasts
Downloads
Spiritual Direction
Support Groups
Check out these beautiful grief support resources from Canadian Virtual Hospice:
WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES BY SUICIDE PROGRAM
A free grief support resource for Catholics who have experienced suicide loss.
Based on the book, 8 films feature the stories of Catholics who've lost loved ones to suicide, their journey with grief, the comfort & hope they've found in faith, community, and the Church.
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If you have experienced suicide loss, this resource helps
This resource is primarily intended for those who have lost loved ones |
Free via:
- Association of Catholic Health Ministers website
- YouTube
- "Formed" (with parish subscription)
Includes:
- 8 films
- Reflection Guide
- Facilitation Guide
- A short film on CAMS
(a suicide prevention framework)
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MISCARRIAGE/INFANT LOSS
For Miscarriage/Infant Loss Support, including abortion,
please Click Here
WALKING THROUGH GRIEF
Download Focus on the Family's FREE booklet Walking Through Grief.
In this free booklet, you’ll find articles and resource suggestions filled with biblically based and psychologically sound advice for walking through grief in a healthy way.
Whether you’re experiencing loss first-hand, or you’re unsure of
how to be there for a loved one, we want to help.
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for resources for talking with kids & teens |
POST ABORTION GRIEF
If you are struggling with post-abortion grief and would like to talk to someone,
please get in touch with Life Culture for compassionate support. Click Here
- Text or call the confidential
support line: 431-205-5175
Check out Support After Abortion for additional resources & support at: supportafterabortion.com.
