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Free seminar- Working through the pain of loss and grief

The First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, 11 Springfield Ave., will hold its 23rd eight week seminar - “Journey to Wholeness- Healing the Grieving Heart” on Sundays evenings,  from  September 18th through November 6th, 2011.

Patti Williams, R.N., and certified pastoral bereavement counselor, and Virginia Waters, PhD. Psychologist, will lead the sessions from 7-9 p.m. in the Mettam Lounge of the church.  Patti and Virginia have offered this seminar for 11 years now, and have helped hundreds of people experience healing and find a new purpose for their lives.

            The sessions include learning about the stages of grief and understanding the tasks of the grieving process, coping strategies, how to take care of yourself and why this is so important, the changes, challenges and choices that occur, creating cherishable memories, coping with holidays and anniversaries, and dealing with feelings of loneliness and being disconnected spiritually.  A special candle light ceremony is held to remember those we have lost, which includes walking the labyrinth and a time of fellowship.

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            Both of the leaders and all of the facilitators have experienced loss within their lives and share from “the inside out”.  It does not matter if your loss is divorce, or death or job loss; loss is loss- it must be grieved.  Bring family members and friends.   All faiths are welcome.  To register for this life changing event, please call the church at 908-276-8440No fee is charged.

            The seminar is dedicated to Patti’s late husband, the Rev. Dr. Bruce D. Williams who had a vision for the seminar 11 yrs ago, wanting to help others deal with their pain and suffering during their time of loss.

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