A significant loss, such as that of a job or a loved one, is difficult anytime, but the holidays can be particularly challenging. St. George’s Episcopal Church in Hilton is hosting a “Loss, Grief and Healing Support Group” in a safe, confidential environment for healing, no matter the type of loss one is experiencing. Gatherings will be held on six consecutive Thursday nights beginning December 2 and running through January 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The group will meet in person at St. George’s Church, 635 Old Wilder Road, Hilton (across from Kelly’s Farm Market). Masks and social distancing will be required.
Many people who are grieving wonder if they would benefit from joining a support group. Support groups are a time-tested method of help for people struggling with all sorts of difficulties.
•Groups are places to work together and support one another; they are places where everyone gives and takes. While a support group doesn’t work for everyone, support groups have much to offer.
•Grief is experienced in so many ways – physical, emotional, and spiritual. One needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief. Being with others who are grieving can reaffirm that one is not going crazy. While every loss is unique, through support groups, one can bask in the support of others who have experienced loss and understand.
•For many people, a support group can be a break from the loneliness and boredom that often come with grief.
•There is no single solution to dealing with loss but members of a support group can offer a range of alternatives. By listening to stories of how others cope with a particular problem, one can find the solution that might work best.
•Support groups offer hope by providing models that reaffirm that one can survive loss.
•Participating in a support group can help the griever find new empathy, new understandings, and renewed strengths.
All are welcome to attend. To register, go to https://bit.ly/stgeorgegrief.
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