Bereavement Groups
Below you will find information about upcoming bereavement support groups that will be conducted. These groups provide an opportunity to educate you on the grief process as well as find support and encouragement from people who care. If you plan on attending any of these groups please call the respective parish office as soon as possible to reserve your place.
6 Week Grief Groups
Catholic Community Hospice is pleased to offer grief support groups as a free public service to anyone who has experienced a loss by death of a loved one. The purpose of these groups is to provide the bereaved a safe environment where they can share their feelings with other people who also are grieving. We believe that strength comes from connecting with other people in like circumstances. In addition the grief process is explored to help normalize the experience of the griever. The course is anchored on the principle that God is the source of all comfort and that He will be with and provide healing for those who have experienced loss. The course is hosted by Chaplain Mark Fenton , MA who has over 12 years of experience in facilitating grief support groups.
6 Week Grief Groups
Groups are limited in size and participants are encouraged to call and register in advance. If you have questions feel free to contact the Bereavement Coordinator: Susanne Bolt at 913-433-2018
Seminars
These programs focus on a particular topic related to grief and are designed to be primarily informational.
Calendar of Events
Six Week Support Group
Jan 10-Feb. 14 (Thursdays)
7:00-8:30pm
Prince of Peace Parish (lower level)
16000 W. 143 rd St .
Olathe , Ks.
Grief Support Information
Advance phone registration is encouraged as seating is limited. 913 621-5090 ext 2016
3 Tasks Every Griever Faces
April 15, 22, & 29
7:00-8:30pm
Providence Medical Center
Class Room A (first floor)
8929 Parallel Parkway
KCK
6 Week Grief support Group
April 17-May 8 th (Thursdays)
7:00-8:30pm
Catholic Charities
Conference Room
9720 W. 87 th
Overland Park , KS
Coping with the loss of Mom
May 6 th
7-8:30pm
Catholic Charities
Counseling Center Conference Room
9720 W. 87 th
Overland Park , KS
Finding Your Way After the Loss of a Loved One
May 13 th
7-8:30pm
Nativity Parish
Parish Conference Room
3800 W. 119 th
Leawood , KS
6 Week Grief Support Group
August 5-Sept. 9 th
7:00-8:30pm
Providence Medical Center
Class Room A (first floor)
8929 Parallel Parkway
KCK
6 Week Grief Support Group
Sept. 16- Oct. 21
7:00-8:30pm
Catholic Charities
9720 W. 87 th .
6 Week Grief Support Group
Sept. 25-Oct. 30
6:30-8pm
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
12800 W. 75 th
Shawnee , KS .
Coping With Loss During the Holidays
November 18
6:30-8:30pm
Providence Medical Center
Class Room A (first floor)
8929 Parallel Parkway
KCK
Seminars
Coping with the Loss of your Father
June 10, 2008
7:00-8:30pm
Catholic Charities
Counseling Center Conference Room
9700 W. 87 th St .
OPKS.
Father's Day can be difficult if your Father has died recently. This seminar will offer valuable insight into the dynamics involved with losing your Dad. Find hope and encouragement during
your grief. Call 913 433-2016 to reserve your space.
Who am I now that my spouse is gone?
This seminar focuses on you, maybe you have forgotten who
that person is after caring for a spouse who was ill. Discover purpose
and hope and a reason to move forward.
Feb. 27 6:30-8pm
Catholic Charities
9720 W. 87 th St .
Overland Park , KS
The Forgiveness Factor
Often in our grief we are confronted with hurts from people who were supposed to love and care for us but failed to do so. Whether the person who hurt you is living or dead you will discover that you are holding the keys to the prison door that has confined you and you can be free.
Feb. 20 th 6:30-8pm
Catholic Charities
W. 87 th St .
Overland Park , KS
Healing the heart
Experience a healthy outlay for expressing your grief through expressive art and color. Emphasis is given to the process rather than the product, you will find a safe space for processing life's stressors and difficult events.
Every Monday night starting January 7 th Suggested donation of $20.00 to cover materials. Call Susanne 913.621.5090 to register.
Create a Scrapbook in Memory of your loved one.
Bring 12-24 of your favorite snapshots and, together with others who have lost a loved one, we will capture the comfort of happy memories with photo journaling. Cost will range between $20-30 depending on project.
Meets every 2 nd and 4 th Thursday evening from 7-9pm (beginning Jan 10 th )
Call Susanne at 913.621.5090 to register.
