1202 West Main, Chanute
GriefShare Grief Support Group to begin in Chanute Sept. 13th
Ambassador Christian Church will facilitate a 13-week GriefShare Support Group to be held at Zion
Lutheran Church, 1202 West Main, Chanute, beginning Sunday, September 13 th at 4:00 PM. Enrolling on
the Griefshare website is free and provides access to the videos during the 13-week period. The
workbook will be provided for free thanks to a generous donor.
No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare group is a safe,
welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. At this 13-week support group
program, participants will discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since
there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, participants will learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all
its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.
At each weekly meeting, participants will view a video featuring respected counselors, pastors, and
healthcare professionals on grief-related topics, plus you’ll hear relatable personal stories of grief. After
that is a small-group discussion to allow people time to talk, share support, and personally apply what
they learned on the video. Everyone will receive a book to take home filled with valuable exercises for
navigating their personal grieving process.
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; and how to recognize what’s normal
in grief and what to do if you feel stuck or hopeless.
GriefShare group participants have repeatedly shared that they feel comforted and encouraged by being
in a place where people truly understand what they’re going through. And they feel a sense of relief
when they’re given guidance and tips on how to deal with the daily challenges.
The bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. No matter how long it’s been, this is an
opportunity to be around people who understand.
To register for a group, visit find.griefshare.org.
