Grief Support

     An on-going Grief Support Group is offered for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. If you or someone you know is grieving the death of someone close, please consider attending this group. They typically meet every-other month and dates and times are announced on this website and in the bulletin. Since the pandemic began, a Zoom option has been offered in addition to gathering in person. This group is FREE and there is no forced participation.
      Tom Bekkers, MSW, APSW, is the Facilitator, He is an Advanced Practice Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in professional counseling related to patients and family members faced with the challenges of health situations, lifestyle adjustment issues, death, and grief. Tom holds a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
      Tom is the co-author of “The Widower’s Toolbox:  Repairing Your Life After Losing Your Spouse” which helps channel men’s grief into constructive tasks and provides tools to enable bereaved men to recreate lives that can be fulfilling once again.
      Tom and his wife Patty live in Denmark, and are members of St. James Parish. 

Helping a Child Grieve and Grow
Helping a Child Grieve and Grow No, you cannot protect the child you love from the reality of death. It has intruded into his or her life and the child must face the loss. But you can help him or her deal with the painful feelings and hold fast to good memories. This session will explore specific strategies aimed at assisting children through the grief journey, and the role of others who they can trust and let them express - and relieve - their feelings.

SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2021 12:00-2:00PM
St. James Parish Hall
                                                                                                                   

Previous Support Group Gathering:

Dealing With All the Stuff After a Loved One Dies

Sorting through the belongings of a loved one can bring up many issues: pain of past hurts, or anger over decisions made about inheritance or a cherished item. Dealing with the stuff becomes a responsiblity for someone after each person dies. Are you that person? This session will offer ideas to help you cope with this task in a healthy fashion.

May 23, 2021   

     Support Group Brochure - March - July 2021
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