Widow and Widower Adjustment Workshops (non-denominational) Workshop for men and women who have lost a spouse through death.

After the death of a spouse, the other person is left to deal with the emotions of: grief, loneliness, loss of purpose, and no hope for the future. This emotional pain can be so great that it can effect the ability to function mentally and physically. Most people who are dealing with these emotions do not know where to go for help.

Christ United Methodist Church has a workshop to help you deal with your loss and rebuild your life. By attending this workshop, you will discover how to live a productive life after the death of your loved one.

Workshop Goals

• Determine where you are emotionally and where you want to be.
• Lean how to cope with the grief that is a part of losing a spouse.
• Develop new skills to survive being single again.
• Make new friends in a caring, Christian atmosphere.
• Build your self-esteem.
• Review the building blocks that are a necessary part of becoming a whole person again.
• Learn the aspects of Christian decision-making with faith and courage.

The people leading this workshop have all experienced the loss of a loved one. They have felt the pain and heartache that never seems to end. They share the emotions and struggles they experienced during their journey through recovery.

Childcare

Childcare is provided at no charge for newborn through fifth grade children of registered participants. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please inform the church office of the names and ages of your children.

Costs

To cover expenses of the meals and materials, there is a $20 fee for the workshop. Limited financial assistance may be available. Contact the church office for further information and to apply for financial assistance.