Loss of a Spouse: Navigating the Pain of Grief (Expanded Version)
All attendees of a GriefShare Loss of a Spouse seminar will need this book. This book may also be purchased as a stand-alone resource for grieving people - minimum purchase 5 workbooks
Ideas:
Give to widowed people you know as a way to invite them to your group.
Order as an additional resource for GriefShare group members with this type of loss.
Get a sample copy for yourself.
Host a Loss of a Spouse 2-hour seminar , which features a video, small-group discussion, and this book for participants. Churches often choose to host this between 13-week GriefShare cycles.
Provide copies for people in your congregation to give to grieving people they know.
About the book
Loss of a Spouse: Navigating the Pain of Grief by GriefShare is filled with relatable stories, guidance from grief professionals, practical exercises, and strengthening Bible verses to help people cope with the unique challenges and feelings that arise after the death of a spouse. Grieving spouses will learn:
What to expect in the days ahead
How to deal with emotions, such as loneliness and anxiety
How to adjust to the changes and new responsibilities
How to make decisions about your spouse’s belongings
Ways to preserve memories
How God can comfort and guide you
This book comes with free access to the online Loss of a Spouse video: griefshare.org/spouselossvideo.
Loss of a Spouse event tools
If you are hosting a Loss of a Spouse seminar (whether online or in person), all attendees should receive their own copy of the Loss of a Spouse book to use during the event and after. Loss of a Spouse seminar tools are found in the back section of the book. Attendees will find:
A video outline for taking notes during the seminar
Information on what to expect at the event
Video expert bios
Instructions on how to access the seminar video online
Other important tools
Note: This book is an expanded version of the original participant guide associated with a 2-hour Loss of a Spouse seminar. This expanded version is now included with every Loss of a Spouse seminar kit you purchase.
If you’d like to learn more about hosting a Loss of a Spouse seminar, visit griefshare.org/spouse.
