Grief Share is a 13-session Christ-centered grief support program that offers hope and healing after the death of a loved one. The three-part program includes a video seminar with valuable insights from counselors, pastors, teachers, and personal stories of people who have found healing after a loved one’s death. Group members will discuss what they learned on the video and recent challenges. A participant’s guide includes notetaking outlines; short exercises; journaling prompts, and scriptures. A participant can join at any time during this multi-week program.
Join us on August 6, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Is This Normal?”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how grief is a natural response to significant loss; how grief is difficult because it affects all aspects of our life; and how processing your grief takes time, but you will be okay. Please register at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/262119, which will take you to the St. Therese registration site or call the office at (757) 488-2553. For additional information, contact Mary Trude at [email protected] or Cecilia Hill at [email protected].
Join us on August 13, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Your Grief Journey”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how your circumstances affect your grief; different grieving styles; and possible surprises and the back-and-forth nature of the grief journey.
Join us on August 20, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Loneliness and Sadness”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how sadness can slow you down to assess your needs; how sadness lessens as you make adjustments in your life; and how making meaningful connections eases loneliness.
Join us on August 27, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Self-Care”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover healthy lifestyle practices while grieving; how numbing with unhealthy behaviors hinders progress; and how to build a relationship with the God of comfort and strength.
Join us on September 3, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Fearful and Overwhelmed”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how worry is a fear of what might happen, not what will happen; how having a plan can prevent grief overload; and how fear reminds you to depend on a trustworthy God.
Join us on September 10, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Anger”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how anger can give you energy to make needed changes; how anger is powerful, but God can help you manage it; and how forgiveness is important for you and your relationships.
Join us on September 17, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Regrets”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how it is important to challenge your “if onlys”; better things to focus your thoughts on; and God’s response to your regrets.
Join us on September 24, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Grief and Your Household”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how to deal with secondary losses; what to do with your loved one’s possessions; and helpful tips for parenting grieving children and teens.
Join us on October 1, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Grief and Your Friendships”. A 30-minute presentation and group discussion will cover how other people can help you deal with changes; how having realistic expectations of others is important; and how to talk to people who are uncomfortable with grief.
Join us on October 8, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Questions for God”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how trusting God with questions is a step forward in faith; the benefits of asking God, “What can I learn from this”; and how you can learn what happens after death in God’s word.
Join us on October 15, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Stuck in Grief”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how being stuck in grief is not about time, it’s about not taking steps toward healing; how being stuck results from negative thought patterns; and how bible readings and prayer defend against wrong thinking.
Join us on October 22, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Hope and Resilience”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how biblical hope is more than wishful thinking; how resilience helps you press on after loss; and how resilience grows the more you ground yourself in God’s truth.
Join us on October 29, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “What Do I Live For Now”? A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover “legacy projects” that bless others and honor your loved one; preserving memories and using lessons you’ve learned from your loved one; and how pursuing interests or skills renews your sense of purpose.
A special Grief Share Seminar on “Surviving the Holidays”, will be offered on November 2, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The seminar includes information on how to prepare for hard-hitting emotions; what to do about yearly traditions; handling holiday social events; uncomfortable, awkward interactions; and where to find comfort, strength and hope. The seminar includes a video and group discussion. You do not need to be a participant of the 13-week program to attend. You may register online at https://www.griefshare.org/events 262121, which will take you directly to the St. Therese registration site or you may call the parish office at (757) 488-2553. For additional information, contact Mary Trude at [email protected] or Cecilia Hill at [email protected].