Grief Recovery Group - GRG

02/17/2017

A new Grief Recovery Group (GRG) planned to begin in Oro Valley, Arizona this spring. Like and Follow this page to stay updated.

11/19/2016

TOP 15 HOLIDAY HELPS: The following list contains suggestions that may be helpful in dealing with the holidays. Recognize that there may be numerous triggers that can cause temporary anxiety and deep sadness. Some of the ideas below can help you be prepared to work through these emotional moments.
1. Refrain from isolating. Being with others can help fend off loneliness and hopelessness.
2. Fill your time with healthy, mentally engaging activities. Some ideas are: a) Read b) Call friends occasionally, just to socialize. c) Spend time with trusted friends. They want to help. But you'll need to let them in and tell them what you need.
3. Design new holiday traditions. Experiment; it’s ok to change traditions from year to year. Think of ideas that sound fun and interactive so that your tradition includes others’ company.
4. Buy or make yourself some gifts – just for fun!
5. Decide in advance about whether or not to attend plays, recitals and other holiday programs.
6. Do not overcommit. It’s ok to say “no” to people. Just be honest and say that, ”The holidays are a little tough right now. But thanks for thinking of me.”
7. Let others know if you are comfortable talking about your loved one or other type of loss. They may be avoiding the topic to be sensitive to your feelings.
8. Attend functions with a close friend for support.
9. Leave parties early if you become uncomfortable.
10. Have a backup plan in mind if you’re not sure how an evening will work out.
11. Reduce stress. Shop online and direct ship gifts to recipients. Limit baking, cooking if these cause you stress.
12. Reduce the amount of people you send cards and gifts. Send cards early, before the season begins.
13. Get plenty of rest. Eat healthy. And get regular exercise to lift up your spirit. Exercising, within safe limits of your personal physical condition, can be a tremendous help! Vigorous exercise stimulates endorphins, which help to overcome depression.
14. Keep fresh flowers around.
15. Intentionally include some laughter in each day. Make a list of what makes you laugh, and plan to enjoy one or more of those things each day.

11/09/2016

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I spent years searching for answers, trying to find reasons that would bring an end to my pain. I thought that if I could find the cause, I could treat the condition.

10/23/2016

“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o-er wrought heart and bids it break.” William Shakespeare, Macbeth

Journaling can be a powerful way to find the words our hearts are feeling.

10/18/2016

EverydayHope has been invited to be featured on Law Review Radio at 1:00pm this Sunday, October 23rd! Tune into KVOI-1030AM to listen as Ron Zack interviews Melinda about the Grief Recovery Group (GRG) program. http://lawreviewradio.com

09/22/2016

In our stormy world, it's easy to feel threatened and frightened. But, take heart. There is a certain Source of hope and Life...

09/13/2016

Hi Friends! Here's a video about the exciting opportunity to take this healing program to Peace Officers nationwide! EverydayHope.Net, the nonprofit that makes GRG available, invites you to help make this possible. Click here to play video: http://everydayhopeusa.org/peace-officers-announcement-video/

PRESS PLAY FOR AN EXCITING UPDATE & PLEASE DONATE TODAY TO BE PART OF THIS INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING HEALING TO PEACE OFFICERS!

09/05/2016

Now, GRG is coming to the Peace Officer community to bring healing to them, too! Check back in the next few days for more details on this exciting development!

08/31/2016

An incredible and sure promise to all who believe.

08/18/2016

When it is early in our loss, it is important to permit ourself to "sit with" the pain a while. Despite today's crazy schedules and society's insensitive pressure to "get past it", we are wise to stop; take time; and let our emotions process, surface and find expression. There is "a time for every purpose - a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn..." (Ecc. 3:1&4)

08/03/2016

When you feel worried, afraid or troubled...

07/28/2016

BRIEF SUMMER BREAK: Grief Recovery Group (GRG), Tucson West is taking a brief summer break. Meetings will resume at the YWCA location on Thursday, August 18th. We will post the meeting as an Event prior to that date. In the meantime, please visit this page for periodic posts of encouragement and support.