VCHS Offers Adult Grief Class

May 28, 2010

ORD - Grief is a necessary and natural process after a significant loss.  Unfortunately there isn't a detour around the pain.  Like a shattered bone, a shattered heart needs two things before healing can happen: proper attention and sufficient time. 

In learning to resolve grief it often helps just to talk with someone who can listen patiently and in an understanding manner.  Grief support groups can be instrumental in helping people feel less isolated as they move at their own pace in their own way in working through their grief.  A support group is a safe place; a place where you can tell your story, a community which can share struggles and pain.  A support group is not a therapy group but it is therapeutic.  A support group is loving and caring, generous and concerned, healing and growth-enhancing.  A support group, very often, is fun.

Valley County Health System Hospice is sponsoring a Grief Support class for adults who have lost a loved one.  These classes are free of charge and will meet six consecutive Tuesdays beginning June 22nd and ending July 27th.  The classes will be held at the Valley County Home Health office at 400 S. 23rd Street in the lower level.  Classes will be held from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.  If you are interested in learning more about these classes, please contact Marilyn Winkelbauer at (308) 728-4315.