FAQ’S

Are the groups online or in person?

GHC Grief Groups are currently online. This allows for loss-specific, gender-specific groups to meet in their time zones. We do have a few in-person groups starting.

Is there a cost?

No, there is no cost to join or participate. We are donation-based only.

What are the qualifications and commitments to be a facilitator?

Each group will have trained facilitators. The time commitment is to attend the weekly meeting, and to help organize the group members to find a good time for everyone to meet.

The facilitators role in the meetings will be to set up the zoom calls, to open the sharing and to read and implement the guidelines.

What if I can’t make all of the meetings?

Come whenever you can, there is no pressure. However, as with most groups, attending the meetings regularly will help with moving forward with grief.

Do you follow a curriculum?

Yes, we will provide a study guide, however whether or not you use the guide or would just like to share freely is completely up to you.

What if I am already addressing my grief in another group?

This is completely fine. Grief is a personal journey and should be tailored to your own path. You are still welcome to join the GHC Grief Groups.  We support forward healing through grief from many sources:  counselors, Grief Share, Celebrate Recovery, church support groups, for example.

What is Celebrate Recovery?

For more information, please visit www.celebraterecovery.com.

Why aren’t men and women in groups together?

We have found that men and women will often not share openly and honestly in mixed gender groups.  In addition, particularly in grief, it is comforting to be able to share with someone who has had a very similar experience, women losing a husband, fathers losing a child, etc.

How do I sign up?

Just go to the JOIN tab and email the facilitator of the group you would like to join.

What if I don’t see my type of loss on the website?

Please send us an email or click the Join button to send us a message with the type of grief you are experiencing. We have requests for areas that are not ready to go yet but we are working on getting them together soon.