GriefShare
Session Preview Videos
Session 1 - Full Preview
Is This Normal?
30 minutes
In GriefShare’s Session One video, “Is This Normal?,” you’ll see how the program helps grieving people feel understood from the very first meeting. The session speaks honestly to the confusion, intensity, and emotional unpredictability that often follow the death of a loved one, while gently pointing participants toward biblical hope and practical next steps. As a prospective facilitator, this preview will help you see how GriefShare equips you to lead with compassion—not by having all the answers, but by creating a safe, Christ-centered space where grieving people can begin to share, listen, and realize they are not alone.
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Additional Session Previews
Your Grief
Journey
Everyone’s grief response is different, but by thinking through your own experience, you will gain a better understanding of what to expect in your journey.
Loneliness & Sadness
The loneliness after your loved one’s death can feel unbearable, but resisting the urge to isolate and making supportive connections can help. This session will give you practical ways to deal with feelings of isolation and find hope in the company of others.
Session 4 - Partial Preview
Self-Care
Forgetting to care for your basic needs or wanting to numb the pain in unhealthy ways is understandable, but doing so will make you feel stuck. These healthy practices will help you deal with the stress of grief and refresh you emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Fearful & Overwhelmed
Grief can be an emotional hurricane that leaves your future feeling uncertain. Grief experts will help you gain stability and find ways to anchor yourself amid fears and worries about the future.
Anger
Anger can show up in a variety of ways after a loved one’s death. While feelings of anger are completely normal, they can wreak havoc and destroy relationships if not managed properly. Learning to harness anger in healthy ways will help you process your grief and find peace in your grief journey.
Regrets
Regrets are common after the loss of a loved one. But, left unchecked, they can lead to guilt, shame, and hopelessness, which can complicate your grief and slow the healing process. This week’s session will help you find freedom from these troubling thoughts.
Grief & Your Household
The dynamics in your home are now different, and everyone is adjusting to the changes. This session discusses what to do with your loved one’s possessions, how to deal with secondary losses, and tips on parenting grieving children and teens.
Grief & Your Friendships
Even the most well-meaning friends may say insensitive comments or not show up when you need them the most. It can be tough, but it’s also an opportunity to navigate these moments of hurt in ways that can ultimately bring you closer. This week’s session offers ways to deal with this hurt and even turn moments of pain into stepping stones for building stronger relationships.
Questions
for God
Grief causes endless questions, and the hardest ones usually center on God and the afterlife. In this session, we’ll embark on a journey to find clarity and comfort, turning to the Bible as our guide. Through its wisdom, we’ll seek answers that not only help soothe our hearts but also bring us closer to understanding the bigger picture that God has painted for us.
Stuck in Grief
29 minutes
Negative thought patterns can cause you to feel stuck in grief, but recognizing these patterns is essential for moving forward. Learn how Bible reading and prayer can defend against the spiral of negativity and guide us to deeper peace, understanding, and hope in the midst of sorrow.
Hope & Resilience
29 minutes
Grief can cause your life to feel shattered. While the pieces can never be put back together in the same way, learn how they can be reused to create something new and meaningful.
What Do I Live For Now?
29 minutes
Moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting your loved one. Instead, it’s about finding ways to cherish and celebrate his or her life while embarking on a journey that brings new fulfillment to your own. This final session will give you ways to honor and preserve your loved one’s memory as you pursue skills and interests that bring you a sense of purpose.
Additional Previews
GriefShare Orientation
7 minutes
Welcome your group with this orientation video that covers what GriefShare will provide and how the program works before you begin your sessions.
