Grief Support Program
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Bob Willis
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Not eating or sleeping well? Unable to concentrate? Feel angry? Forgetful? Numb to people and events around you? Feel abandoned? Feelings of guilt or regret? Tears at unexpected times?
Grief is the normal and natural response to a loss. It will continue to affect our lives and the lives of those around us adversely when we are forced to accept the many myths about grief such as:
- “It just takes time.”
- “You can replace the loss.”
- “You need to be strong for others.”
- “You just need to stay busy."
This grief support program will provide a step by step approach for those who wish to resolve their loss issues and soften the pain of their loss. Meeting once a week for six weeks, these groups will be led by Bob Willis, Nationally Certified Bereavement Facilitator, and Bereavement Coordinator for INTEGRIS Hospice of Oklahoma County.
Topics to be Covered
- Normal responses to grief and loss
- Honoring the life that was lived
- Embracing your memories
- How to value all relationships
- Dealing with unfinished business
- Softening the pain of loss
2011 Grief Support Groups
Tuesday, March 1 through April 5, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Deaconess Hospital
5701 N. Portland Ave., Oklahoma City
405-604-6190 to register
Thursday, March 3 through April 7, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Scope Ministries International
700 N.E. 63rd Street, Oklahoma City
405-843-7778 to register
Wednesday, March 30 through May 4, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Council Road Baptist Church
2900 N. Council Road, Bethany
405-789-3175 to register
Tuesday, April 12 through May 17, 7 – 8 p.m.
Buchanan’s Funeral Service
8712 N. Council Road, Oklahoma City
405-722-5262 to register
These groups are provided by INTEGRIS Hospice of Oklahoma County, they are open to the community, confidential, and offered at no cost to participants. To register for a group or for more information, please call Bob Willis at 405-848-8884.