You may have heard that you should get grief counseling after a loved one dies.   While it’s helpful to some people, not everyone wants or needs grief counseling.

For years, we’ve read about the stages of grief (such as those popularized by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, who was researching and writing about dying patients) but the reality is that there are no neat, fixed stages that you go through in your grief journey. Mourning is messy, unpredictable, zig-zaggity, and exhausting.

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You’re the best judge about whether you can benefit from a visit, a phone conversation, or individual counseling with the Concierge Minister. 

What Happens During Grief Groups?

All of our groups and events are open to all, regardless of how many months or years-ago your loved one died.

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Our support groups, which are online, require pre-registration. They are structured to encourage attendees to share their stories if they so choose. No one is required to talk - sometimes just sitting quietly and listening to others share their stories of loss and grief is reassuring. 

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The Concierge Minister also offers grief workshops community groups on topics that include: loss of a spouse, loss of a parent, loss of a child, and bereavement training for community leaders.