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. 

Saturday, November 4, 2023  -  St. James Parish Hall
12:00  -  2:00pm
"Getting Through the Holidays in the Midst of Your Loss"
Note—this session will be on a Saturday, not the usual Sunday.

Holidays can be difficult for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Rather than being times of family togetherness, holidays can bring feelings of sadness, loss, and emptiness. This session will provide strategies to help you better cope with your grief during this joyous, yet painful time of the year.

                                                                                                                   


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