The primary aim of the Ministry of Consolation is to offer compassionate listening, spiritual support and comfort
to those who have experienced loss within their lives.
Following the loss of a loved one,
an individual may experience many different emotions,
some of which may seem overwhelming.
A person’s grief experience may last a month, a year, or linger.
Parishioners, trained for the Ministry of Consolation,
offer support & understanding during this time.
They act as the facilitators of the support group.
Purpose:
The purpose of a grief group is to provide ways for dealing with grief;
to provide support for the process of grief;
to provide a safe environment to meet others who are grieving;
and to help identify or form support systems.
Resources:
Grief Counseling @Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice
99
1-800-882-1117
973-383-0115
http://www.karenannquinlanhospice.org
AARP Its Grief and Loss Programs offer a wide variety of resources and information on bereavement issues for adults of all ages and their families. Services include: one-to-one peer outreach support, a grief course, bereavement support groups, informational booklets and brochures, an extensive website, and interactive online support groups and bulletin boards.
http://www.aarp.org/griefandloss/
Beginning Weekends are also for the widowed.
http://www.beginningexperience.org
The Beginning Experience Level (support) groups and a weekend experience to help heal from loss of a spouse through death, divorce, or separation.
RAINBOWS is for children who are grieving a death, divorce or other painful transition in their family. They offer an online newsletter, information and referrals.
http://www.rainbows.org/
Call: 1-800-266-3206
Other Helpful Links:
American Cancer Society
973-383-1334
Free transportation for cancer patients to medical treatments within the county.
American Lung Association of NJ
1600 Route 22 East
908-687-9340
Information and referral
Link to http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=38019
please feel free to contact the Parish office.
