Noblesville First United Methodist Church is offering two free programs this month for help in dealing with the loss of a loved one or a recent separation or divorce.
GriefShare
When you’re grieving the death of a family member or friend, you may dread the holiday season. Thoughts of social gatherings, family traditions and obligations leave you anxious and overwhelmed.
Have you lost a loved one or know someone that will find it difficult to face the coming holidays? GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar, held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St., offers practical, actionable strategies for making it through the holiday season. Please enter through Door 7.
At this two-hour seminar, you’ll view a video featuring advice from people in grief who’ve faced the holidays after their loss. Facilitators who have experienced grief-filled holidays will lead attendees in discussion of how to manage all holidays and special dates in your life now.
To find out more about GriefShare Surviving the Holidays, call Carol Miller at (317) 773-2500 or email her at cmiller@noblesvillefirst.com.
This program is free and no registration necessary. All attendees will receive a Holiday Survival Guide with over 30 encouraging readings, helpful charts and tips to manage the holiday season during this difficult time.
DivorceCare
“DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays” is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. The seminar will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St.
No registration is necessary and there is no charge for this event. Free childcare is available through age 9. All are welcome.
The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors and other people who have experienced the holidays after a separation or divorce.
Topics to be discussed include “Dealing with the Hurt,” “New Traditions,” “How to Survive Awkward Moments” and more. This session will be led by experienced facilitators who will guide the group in discussion of how to survive different special dates throughout the year and give you new ideas of how to manage your situation.
All persons attending will receive a Holiday Survival Guide with suggestions of how to plan and survive your many holidays throughout the year.
For more information, contact Bill Evers at wmevers@sbcglobal.net or call Carol Miller at (317) 773-2500 or email her at cmiller@noblesvillefirst.com.