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Blessed are those who weep and mourn, they will be comforted (Mt 5:4)
St. Maria Goretti’s Grief Support Ministry seeks to comfort those who mourn lost loved ones by sending cards on behalf of the parish, by maintaining a resource list of relevant parish library materials and area programs, by offering speakers on topics of interest, and by facilitating the “Grieving with Great Hope” workshop series periodically. Its mission is to answer Jesus’s call to comfort those who mourn.
You can find additional resources and information below and in the links above.
Support Groups that meet regularly:
Grieving with Great Hope: Group that meets at St. Maria Goretti on Thursdays from September 14 to October 12, 2017. Contact Deb Krupowicz (317-873-6564) or Livia Harford (317-590-4158) for more details.
Tuesdays with the Dads: Group for men who experienced the loss of a child. Meets Tuesday mornings 7 a.m. Le Peep’s 8255 Craig St, Indianapolis, IN. Contact; Tom Harford 317/590-4158 tpharford@gmail.com http://www.tuesdayswiththedads.org/
Brooke’s Place: 317/705-9650 Created to heal hearts and provide hope to families and children who have lost a significant person in their lives. http://www.brookesplace.org
Camp Healing Tree: http://www.brookesplace.org/camphealingtree/ Provides a safe environment for Campers, ages 7 to 17 to share grief experiences. The camp teaches coping skills while engaging the youth in fun activities such as rock climbing, swimming, archery, crafts, and games. The cabins are air-conditioned and comfortable.
St Vincent Hospice Bereavement Support Groups: There is No Charge to You!
For questions & location information please call 317-982-3573
A Daughter’s Grief- Women’s Grief Support Group: Monday September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 2017 from 6-8:00 PM. Six-part series designed for women grieving the loss of their mother. The effects of a support group are best realized when peopel wait at least two to three months after the death has occurred. Registration required, call 317-982-3573.
Safe Haven Parents Support Group: July 18 and August 1 and 15, 2017 from 6-7:30 PM. Group for parents who have experienced the death of a child. No registration needed. Place-St. Vincent Hospice-DePaul Room I
Widow/Widowers Support Group: July 17; August 7, 21, 2017 from 10-11:30 AM. Group designed for those grieving death of a spouse. Place-St. Vincent Hospice-DePaul Room I.
Memorial Service: Offered as a way to honor your loved one in a compassionate and uplifting program. August 20, 2017 at 1:30 PM in St. Vincent Hospice Chapel. RSVP is encouraged.
General Information:
Suicide Warnings Signs and Risk Factors:
National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255
Warning Signs and Risk Factors:
http://www.suicidology.org/ncpys/warning-signs-risk-factors
Dealing with Anger Toward God (The Transformed Soul) Is it wrong to be angry with God, http://www.thetransformedsoul.com/additional-studies/spiritual-life-studies/dealing-with-anger-toward-god
General Grief Information: Symptoms and Myths of Grief and Coping Skills http://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief-loss/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm
Grief: Does It Ever End? Grief unites us with Christ, Living with Grief, Ways to help a grieving person http://www.catholicdigest.com/articles/faith/knowledge/2014/04-16/grief-does-it-ever-end
Special Situations (Websites):
Children Website Resources: Ages: Newborn to Teens http://www.hospicenet.org/html/understand.html
How to help a grieving child http://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/how-to-help-a-grieving-child/
Loss of a Child: Support after loss of a child http://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Loss of a Child through Miscarriage or Neonatal Loss: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2013/10-25/miscarriage-sidebar.html
Loss due to Homicide: http://www.pomc.com/
Loss due to Suicide: CCC 2282“Grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide.” Understanding struggles- coping with loss, grieving, worried about someone- preventing http://www.afsp.org/
Loss of a Veteran: http://www.taps.org/
Loss due to Violence: http://www.griefspeaks.com/id63.html
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