Grief Share

A 2-hour Grief Share seminar on the “Loss of a Spouse” will be offered on August 5, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The seminar will cover how other people understand and have found ways to make it through; why it won’t always hurt so much; reason for hope; and practical tips for coping with the death of a spouse.  The seminar includes a video and group discussion. Please register at https://www.griefshare.org/events/293210, which will take you to the St. Therese registration site or call the office at (757) 488-2553. For additional information, contact Mary Trude at mmtrude2@gmail.com or Cecilia Hill at chill281@yahoo.com.

GRIEF SHARE
August 12, 2026 – November 4, 2026
(13-week Program)
Grief Share is a 13-session Christ-centered grief support program that offers hope and healing after the death of a loved one. The three-part program includes a video seminar with valuable insights from counselors, pastors, teachers, and personal stories of people who have found healing after a loved one’s death. Group members will discuss what they learned on the video and recent challenges. A participant’s guide includes notetaking outlines; short exercises; journaling prompts, and scriptures. A participant can join at any time during this multi-week program.

You may register online at https://www.griefshare.org/events/293211 which will take you directly to the St. Therese registration site or you may call the parish office at (757) 488-2553.  For additional information, contact Mary Trude at mmtrude2@gmail.com or Cecilia Hill at chill281@yahoo.com.

Join us on August 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Is This Normal?”.  A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how grief is a natural response to significant loss; how grief is difficult because it affects all aspects of our life; and how processing your grief takes time, but you will be okay.

Join us on August 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Your Grief Journey”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how your circumstances affect your grief; different grieving styles; and possible surprises and the back-and-forth nature of the grief journey.

Join us on August 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Loneliness and Sadness”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how sadness can slow you down to assess your needs; how sadness lessens as you make adjustments in your life; and how making meaningful connections eases loneliness.

Join us on September 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Self-Care”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover healthy lifestyle practices while grieving; how numbing with unhealthy behaviors hinders progress; and how to build a relationship with the God of comfort and strength.

Join us on September 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Fearful and Overwhelmed”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how worry is a fear of what might happen, not what will happen; how having a plan can prevent grief overload; and how fear reminds you to depend on a trustworthy God.

Join us on September 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Anger”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how anger can give you energy to make needed changes; how anger is powerful, but God can help you manage it; and how forgiveness is important for you and your relationships.

Join us on September 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Regrets”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how it is important to challenge your “if onlys”; better things to focus your thoughts on; and God’s response to your regrets.

Join us on September 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Grief and Your Household”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how to deal with secondary losses; what to do with your loved one’s possessions; and helpful tips for parenting grieving children and teens.

Join us on October 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Grief and Your Friendships”. A 30-minute presentation and group discussion will cover how other people can help you deal with changes; how having realistic expectations of others is important; and how to talk to people who are uncomfortable with grief.

Join us on October 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Questions for God”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how trusting God with questions is a step forward in faith; the benefits of asking God, “What can I learn from this?”; and how you can learn what happens after death in God’s word.

Join us on October 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Stuck in Grief”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how being stuck in grief is not about time, it’s about not taking steps toward healing; how being stuck results from negative thought patterns; and how bible readings and prayer defend against wrong thinking.

Join us on October 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “Hope and Resilience”. A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover how biblical hope is more than wishful thinking; how resilience helps you press on after loss; and how resilience grows the more you ground yourself in God’s truth.

Join us on November 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This week’s topic is, “What Do I Live For Now?”.  A 30-minute video presentation and group discussion will cover “legacy projects” that bless others and honor your loved one; preserving memories and using lessons you’ve learned from your loved one; and how pursuing interests or skills renews your sense of purpose.

Join us on November 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a special two-hour Grief Share session on “Surviving the Holidays”. The session includes information on how to prepare for hard-hitting emotions; what to do about yearly traditions; handling holiday social events; uncomfortable, awkward interactions; and where to find comfort, strength and hope. The session includes a video and group discussion. You do not need to be a participant of the 13-week program to attend. Please register online at https://find.griefshare.org/events/293212, which will take you directly to the St. Therese registration site or you may call the parish office at (757) 488-2553. For additional information, contact Mary Trude at mmtrude2@gmail.com or Cecilia Hill at chill281@yahoo.com.