Grief Education Programs

The Pastoral Care Department at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in collaboration with Life Transitions Center, Inc. are offering two grief education programs for adults who have experienced the loss of a spouse, partner, sibling, parent or other loved one. The Grief Education Film Sessions will identify some of the common struggles we share as we experience the grief journey. Contemporary film clips will be used for discussion of each topic. The Grief Education Book Club will explore a compassionate way for overcoming the painful symptoms of prolonged grief as well introduces a 12 month process of self-care.

Grief Education Film Series

Speaker: Elena Delgado, Director: Water = Life

December 9 ~ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Topic: One size does not fit all ~ Differing ways that people grieve

February 10, 2015 ~ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Topic: Where is God in my grief? Does God hear my prayers?

March 10, 2015 ~ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Topic: Cleaning out the closet. When the reality of the loss hits you.

April 14, 2015 ~ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Topic: After the first year of grief. Being ready for the challenges and growth.

Grief Education Book Club

Facilitator: Mary Ann Bartels, MAPM Chaplain Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The book club will be limited to 10 participants. Book provided at the first session.

Mindfulness for Prolonged Grief
by Sameet M. Kumar, PhD

December 9 ~ 6:30 - 8 p.m.

The Art of Extreme Self-Care
by Cheryl Richardson

February, 10, 2015 ~ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
March 10, 2015 ~ 6:30 - 8 p.m.
April 14, 2015 ~ 6:30 - 8 p.m.