Y.A.N.A. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
"YOU ARE NOT ALONE"
THANK YOU FROM THE FLORA
Y.A.N.A. SUPPORT GROUP
Honored, were we,
the many who attended
a special all day workshop with
Dr. Alan Wolfelt,
Author, Educator, Grief Counselor,
May 11th, 2007, located at
The Community Church of Christ in
Flora, Illinois 62839,
sponsored by
Gary and Barb Bright and Staff
(Flora Frank and Bright Funeral Home.)
Flora, Illinois 62839
After registering, addressing our name tags,
and a continental breakfast,
(thanks to Gary and Barb)
we were
seated, anxious and ready
for the first session
to begin.
Many in attendance,
The Flora Health Department
(hospice care givers,)
618-662-4406
( nurses, physician assistant,)
psychologists, counselors,
clergy, theapists
(Those in the monument business,)
Connie, from Pyramid Marble and
Granite
217-536-6187
they, striving to support their
customers.
""Flora YANA Bereavement Support""
""Group""
Dr. Alan Wolfelt (blue jacket)
and,
of course,
the many experiencing
the loss of a dear loved one, (ones,
all,
searching for the
"HOPE"
and better understanding in how
we grieve, mourn
and
"THE WHY OF IT ALL"
"OUR CONTINUOUS SEARCHING"
Dr. Alan Wolfelt
captured our attention as he
not only,
educated us, his audience,
but also added mere humor,
giving us in attendance,
a sense
of
much needed comfort,
as we offered our input
when he touched on so many
topics relating to our grief and
mourning.
During the many breaks given
throughout the day
and our delicious catered luncheon,
**thanks Gary and Barb,
( MIKE'S CATERING SERVICE)
"Mike's Market"
618-665-3151
(Louisville, Illinois 62858)
Many had the opportunity to
visit with Dr. Alan Wolfelt personally,
and what a nice privilege.
Author of 32 books and available for
purchase
at our all day seminar,
many were very pleased as
Dr Wolfelt
autographed those
chosen books pertaining to their
special needs.
Dr. Alan Wolfelt's Seminar Workshop
consisted of:
UNDERSTANDING GRIEF:
TOUCHSTONES FOR HOPE
AND HEALING
Dispelling
l. Five Common Myths About Grief
A. Grief and mourning are the same experience.
B. There is a predictable and orderly stage-like
progression to the experience of mourning.
C. It is best to move away from grief instead
of toward it.
D. Following the death of someone significant
to you,
the goal is to "get over" your grief.
E. Tears expressing grief are only a sign
of weakness.
2.The Journey Through Grief
(The Mourner's Six Reconciliation Needs)
A. Acknowledging the reality of the death.
B. Embracing the pain of the loss.
C. Remember the person who died.
D. Developing a new self-identity.
E. Searching for meaning.
F. Receiving ongoing support from
others.
G. Reconciling your grief.
3. Helping yourself
Heal When Someone Loved Dies
A. Realize your grief is unique.
B. Talk about your Grief.
C. Expect to feel a multitude of
emotions.
D. Allow for numbness.
E. Be tolerant of your physical and
emotional limits.
F. Develop a support system.
G. Make use of a ritual.
H. Embrace your spirituality.
L. Allow a search for meaning.
M. Treasure your memories.
N. Move toward your grief and heal.
A special thank you to Gary,
Barb and Staff
for sponsoring this wonderful
Author, Educator, Grief Counselor.
""Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D.""
( the wonderful catered luncheon) ,
and
thank you
to
The Community Church of
Christ in Flora, Illinois.
Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt
is an internationally noted author,
( 32 books.)
educator and practicing clinical
thanatologist.
He serves as Director
of the
""Center for Loss and Life Transition""
Fort Collins, Colorado,
For complementary copies
of the
Center for Loss
training course brochure
and
Companion Press catalog,
contact
the
Center for Loss and Life Transition,
3735 Broken Bow Road,
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526,
phone 970-226-6050,
fax 970-226-6051,
email:
or visit website:
THE EXPERIENCE OF GRIEF IS
POWERFUL.
SO, TOO, IS YOUR ABILITY TO HELP
YOURSELF HEAL.
IN DOING THE WORK OF GRIEVING,
YOU ARE MOVING TOWARD
A RENEWED SENSE OF MEANING
AND PURPOSE IN YOUR LIFE
OUR THANK YOU,
DR. ALAN D. WOLFELT
AND, AGAIN
THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT OF
GARY, BARB BRIGHT
AND STAFF
from
The community of
Flora
and
many surrounding communities
and counties.