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Need Help Dealing with Grief?

GriefShare Grief & Loss Support Groups Are Here for You

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GriefShare helped me to know I am not alone.

Kathleen, GriefShare participant

What is GriefShare?

At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.

The three main components of GriefShare: a video seminar, a personal workbook, and the support group experience.

A support group to help you move through the grief process

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

Helping people find comfort after the loss of a loved one for 25 years

Over 1 million people have found hope and healing through GriefShare.

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grief support group program in the world

How GriefShare helps you

Navigating loss and grief through a support group

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Videos that encourage

Each weekly GriefShare group begins with a 30-minute video featuring respected experts on grief-related topics and helpful stories from people who have experienced loss. Their insights will help you manage your emotions, gain clarity, and find answers to your questions as you walk through the grief process.

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Supportive discussions

After the video, you and the other group members will spend time discussing what was presented in the video and what is going on in your lives. Talking with other people who understand what you’re experiencing brings great comfort, normalizes the grief experience, and offers a supportive environment to work through your grief.


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Helpful book to guide you

Your participant guide serves as a road map on your grief journey. This book helps you process your emotions and experiences and cope with the loss. You’ll apply what you’ve heard in the group and gain tools to deal with complicated grief.

Find your group

Both in-person and online groups are available

What’s covered


Featured topics

While everyone’s response to loss is unique, people facing loss and grief will experience many of the same challenges. The weekly GriefShare topics address these common struggles—providing valuable tips, encouragement, and direction.

Loneliness

Find your way through the overwhelming loneliness of grief.

Fear

Guidance to manage worry and anxiety in the face of crippling fears.

Anger

Learn healthy strategies to deal with your anger.

Regrets

“If onlys” are common in grief. Discover how to move beyond them.

Relationships

Tips on responding to well-meaning, but insensitive, comforters.

Hope

Move forward by remembering and honoring your loved one.

And much more.

We saved a seat for you

GriefShare groups meet weekly at thousands of locations around the world—both in person and online. You are welcome to join a group anytime during the 13-week cycle.

Not ready to join a group? Create a free GriefShare account to find helpful resources.

Common questions


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What happens during a typical group meeting?

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Each week you’ll view a 30-minute video on a grief-related topic, featuring valuable insights from counselors, pastors, and others who’ve lost a loved one. Then your group will discuss the video and how it applies to your lives. You’ll also receive a book with helpful tips and exercises for personal support throughout the week.

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How does GriefShare compare with other grief support options?

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While other grief support sites may offer phone or video consultations with a professional, we have found a group support setting to be crucial for healing. One-on-one counsel is certainly helpful, but a more complete healing is found in the context of having people walk alongside you on the grief journey.


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How much does it cost to attend?

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For most groups the cost ranges from free to around $20 to cover the cost of your participant guide. Contact the church that is hosting a group near you (or online) to find out.

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Is GriefShare for people with a specific type of loss?

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GriefShare is for everyone who is grieving the death of a loved one—whether you’ve experienced the loss of a spouse, parent, child (infant, young child, teen, adult, unborn), friend, sibling, coworker, or other relative.

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Join the 1 million+ who have found comfort, support, and hope through GriefShare. Groups meet in person and online.