I decided to start a Grief Support Group because on January 23 2011 I lost my soul mate, lover and best friend. I searched for a free ongoing grief support group and was surprised at how few were out there. I couldn't afford to pay for Grief Support and wanted something Free, ongoing, where I could drop in if I wanted to or not. I wanted something similar to the AA / Al-Anon 12 step support group. One where it wasn't affiliated with any group, religion or sect. One where spirituality (Hi …

Sometimes when we loose someone, we need help navigating life for a while. Everyday things can feel so overwhelming. Sometimes we feel like no one understands what is happening to us and we feel alone. This group can be a place where people understand and support each other. I lost a very dear friend to suicide so I understand the depths of grief. What I have learned is that grief has it’s own timetable. The 4 tasks of grieving can be a helpful roadmap to guide us in th …

This is a group where individuals with chronic illness can come to find support and learn coping skills to increase quality of life. Various topics that may be discussed: -Best practices for remaining committed to disease management -Connection of body, mind, and spirit Stress management -Communication strategies to express your feelings to loved ones -Setting reasonable goals -Restructuring thoughts to remain balanced -Redefining your new identity -Loss, grief and growth