“GRIEF IS GOD’S PATHWAY TO PEACE”
NEW GROUPS SIGN UPS NOW.
There is healing in community.
GRIEF’S HEALING CHOICES is a place for grieving people to meet online with others who are experiencing the same type of loss. This program was created by Celebrate Recovery co-founder Cheryl Baker and her daughter Laura Baker Gibney after John Baker passed away in 2021. John was the founder of the international program Celebrate Recovery and the author of the book, LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES. This program is a tribute to his work, his life and his vision.
You don’t have to walk alone in your grief and loss. There is solace and healing in community.
The purpose of GRIEF’S HEALING CHOICES GROUPS is to connect people with others who relate and understand. Connecting online makes it possible for specific groups to meet together; for example, a widow will be in a group with widows, a father who has lost a child will be in a group with other grieving fathers. Qualified and experienced facilitators will make sure the group follows guidelines and is a safe place for everyone.
*During grief, we may begin to develop hang-ups and habits to attempt to control our hurts or to provide comfort. Therefore, we will also direct people to find healing in these areas to: www.celebraterecovery.com.
GROUP GUIDELINES
Keep your sharing focused on your own thoughts, feelings, and actions.
There is no crosstalk please.
We are here to support one another. We will not attempt to “fix” one another.
Anonymity and Confidentiality are basic requirements..
No offensive language, including graphic descriptions.
All members must use headphones if they are not alone.
All members must be on camera.
The meetings will not be recorded.
CHARACTERISTICS OF GRIEF OR ESTRANGEMENT
loss of appetite
anxiety
depression
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
increased susceptibility to illness, or increased risk of acute or chronic disease
suicidal ideation
lethargy and lack of energy
sleep disruption, difficulty getting to sleep, sleeping more, insomnia
temporary loss of interest in things that used to bring joy
numbness, shock, sadness, despair, fear, guilt
loss of identity, decreased confidence and self-esteem sense of loss of control
changes in capacity and ability to deal with stress
difficulty concentrating,impaired decision making
strained relationships.
“It seems to me, that if we love, we grieve. That’s the deal. That’s the pact. Grief and love are forever intertwined. Grief is the terrible reminder of the depths of our love and, like love, grief is non-negotiable.”
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: if either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”