Thursday, September 19 - Thursday, November 21
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Finding Hope and healing for your heart
9 week grief program
Thursdays 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
– September 19 – November 21, 2024
(No meeting on October 10)
Where? River House Spirituality Center, 805 W. Elm Ave. Monroe MI 48162
734-240-5494
Grief can feel like you’re in a wilderness; large, inhospitable and confusing. Unfortunately, this is a journey we all will travel someday. Unverstanding your gief gives tail markers to your grief. These are signs that let you know you are on the right path. As we learn to identify and rely on these signs, we will find a way to hope and healing. Join us for a 9 – week grief support program “Understanding Your Grief”, written by author, educator and grief counselor Alan D. Wolfelt Ph.D. This program will companion you in your own unique journey; through small groups, educated facilitators, journaling, and support of other mourners.
Presenters
Cristy Smith is the coordinator of River House IHM Spirituality Center. She is a widow, mother of three and serves her church community. She has a certification of Women’s Leadership Studies from Church Leadership Academy of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (a partnership with Crown College). Previously, she served as a women’s retreat director and Women’s Ministry Director for six years in her church’s district. Currently, Cristy is enrolled in Grief Companionship Certification through the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
Annamarie Pederson holds degrees in ministry and education, Annamarie has enjoyed working with people of all ages and backgrounds. She has taught in public and private schools, facilitated Bible studies, provided leadership in spiritual formation, served as a spiritual director, and worked in chaplaincy. Using her gifts, skills, and training to help those who have experienced loss and are grieving is her passion.
Registration Deadline: September 9, 2024
Suggested Donation: $40 to cover the cost of books
(If money is an issue the donation may be waived)
To register, contact River House at
riverhouse@ihmsisters.org or 734-240-5494.
Please note River House is not handicap accessible.