Tag Archives: church

In the Name of God – How Faith Communities Can Support the Bereaved

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Greet Grief

The words of his story stick in his throat as Roger tries to swallow his emotions. His wife Elaine has died four months ago; the fresh pain being unleashed as he finds a willing listener in me. Elaine had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereavement, Faith, Grief, Healing, Lessons from others, Religion, Spirituality, support | Tagged acceptance, anger, church, compassion, faith, funeral, God, grief, grieving, Loss, memorial, pastor, priest, rabbi, support, worship | 2 Comments

Who Cares For The Caregivers?

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Greet Grief

I am a nurse and my training has taught me to assess, plan, implement and evaluate whatever program I start. So, I initiated a caregivers support group at my church this spring after hearing members complain that they were feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in Caregivers, Education, My story, Resources, Support groups, Transitions, Uncategorized | Tagged body-mind-spirit, caregiver, children, church, facilitator, Nurse, parents, resources, respite care, self-care, support group | 6 Comments

When Loss Enters Faith

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Greet Grief

My husband Chris and I watch as our pastor cups his hand into the basin and begins to pour water on our son’s forehead. This is a sacred sacrament, our firstborn’s baptism. Two years later, another pastor is the only … Continue reading →