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 and the INTEGRIS Hospice House.
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
2012 Grief Support Groups
Wednesday nights, April 25 through May 30, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd
10928 SW 15th Street, Yukon
Call 405-324-1900 to register
Tuesday nights, May 29 through July 3, 6 – 7 p.m.
Asbury United Methodist Church
1320 SW 38th Street, Oklahoma City
Call 405-632-3378 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.