Grief recovery group
offers support program

THE NORTH Shore Grief Recov-
ery Group is offering a six-week
program Tuesday evenings at
Highland United Church, North
Vancouver, starting Oct. 1.

The program gives information
and support to help the bereaved
through the grieving process.

Following the death of someone
close, grief is normal and natural,
but we can ease the burden a little
by learning about what to expect
and by sharing coping strategies.

The group leader will be
Elizabeth Mendgen, who has
special training in facilitating grief
recovery, as does her assistant,
Delores Caswell.

Pre-registration is necessary and
those interested should call 980-
6071. Ongoing support is available
when the program ends.

Grief is complex and uniquely
experienced, but there are com-
monalities that it helps to know
are shared.

As one participant expressed it,
“The biggest thing I found is that
you’re not aione ... there’s so

much energy in the group and you
realize that there is light at the
end of the tunael.””—-

The North Shore Grief Recov-
ery Group was formed because a
need for greater support for the
bereaved was identified.

The Hospice Program Unit of
the Anglican Church initiated the
training and programs, and sever-
al North Shore churches,
organizations, and individuals pit-
ched in with time, effort, and
money to ensure a successful im-
plementation.

Last year programs were pres-
ented in fall, winter and spring,
and the same is planned for this
year (October, February, and
May).

Twice-monthly optional support
groups are offered to give addi-
tional encouragement after com-
sletion of the six-week program.
No religious affiliation is required,
as the program is non-denomina-
tional.

For more
980-6071.

information, call

Sunday, September 29, 1991 - North Shore News - 43

THE WEST Vancouver Rotary Club donated $1500 to the WV Fire
Department recently at a meeting held in the Ambleside inn. Ron
Merritt eft, president of the Rotary Club) and Keith Quan (right,
president of the North Shore Rotar Act) presented the cheque to
Capt. A.P. Lehouillier of the fire department.

NEWS photo Cindy Goodmen

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