The Bereavement Journey
The Bereavement Journey is a safe place to talk with others who have been bereaved, or just to hear how others are experiencing and dealing with similar issues. Grief is more easily managed when journeying with others and past losses can be opened up safely.
7 Sessions starting January 12, 2026
Altona Connect Church of the Nazarene 1367 Altona Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 1M2
Monday evenings 7-9 PM in the Sanctuary
Videos and Discussion
What to Expect
Looking at Loss
Attachment and separation. Our personal history of loss
The Pain of Grief: How we can Respond
The initial impact. The range of responses
The Pain of Grief: Reactions of Others
People we meet. Our family
Obstacles to the Grief Journey
Guilt and anger. Grief on hold
Coping with Change
Changed identity. Funerals, memorials and anniversaries
Moving Forward
Signs of recovery. Finding the ‘new normal’
Faith Questions (optional)
Is there a caring God? What happens after death?
Looking at Loss
Attachment and separation. Our personal history of loss
The Pain of Grief: How we can Respond
The initial impact. The range of responses
The Pain of Grief: Reactions of Others
People we meet. Our family
Obstacles to the Grief Journey
Guilt and anger. Grief on hold
Coping with Change
Changed identity. Funerals, memorials and anniversaries
Moving Forward
Signs of recovery. Finding the ‘new normal’
Faith Questions (optional)
Is there a caring God? What happens after death?
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