GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is an encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. It will be offered on Sunday, November 21, and again on Saturday, December 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Avenue, Hilton. There is no cost for this seminar.
The seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death and who offer practical suggestions and reassurance. These people share honestly about:
•Being prepared for surprising emotions that may hit over the holidays;
•What to do about traditions and other coming changes;
•How to handle holiday parties and invitations;
•How to survive potentially awkward moments with other people;
•Where to find comfort, strength, and hope in a seemingly hopeless time.
Those who attend will receive a Survival Guide filled with practical tips, encouraging words, journaling ideas, and exercises for daily help through the holiday season.
The seminar is appropriate for those who recently lost a loved one or who are still struggling after many months or years since their loss, to find some new tools to help navigate the holidays.
For information or to register (to ensure there are enough participant books and refreshments), call the church office at 392-7990 or email hbchurch@frontiernet.net.
Those who are interested in the program but unable to attend on the dates it is being offered in Hilton can go to GriefShare.org to look for another local event to suit their needs. Enter your area code under “Surviving the Holidays – Find a holiday event.” Select “More Info” on the event that you would like to attend. Scroll to the bottom where it says “Register for this event” and complete the requested information.
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