Grief Share offers bereavement support

A free 13-week Grief Share class starts on Monday, Jan. 6, in Building A at Canyon Lake Community Church. Grief Share offers encouragement, direction and support for those who have lost a loved one, whether the loss occurred a few months ago or years ago.

Classes are held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. A duplicate class is offered in the evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for those who can’t attend the morning sessions.

Each week is “self-contained,” so one does not have to attend at the beginning of the 13-week session. Participants will find encouragement and help whenever they begin.

The classes are conducted by Pastor Pete Van Dyke. To register, call 951-244-1877, ext. 204.

Each session has three distinct elements. Each week, the group watches a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. The group then discusses what was presented in that week’s video seminar and how it can be lived out in their lives.

During the week, participants will have the opportunity to use their workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out their emotions through journaling.

Topics addressed in class include why one’s grief experience is harder than they may have imagined and how to get things done when one does not have the energy.

Grief Share is an international organization formed by Church Initiative located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. There are thousands of active Grief Share support groups in the United States, Canada and 10 other countries.