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The Conscious Church host events that are designed to get you to think and to grow by challenging yourself and exploring new concepts. We discuss a wide range of topics including self-improvement, finances, philosophy, sociology, science and religion. We also host activities such as our annual backpacking trip on the North Country Trail. We are non-theist and seek to find answers through science as opposed to historic scripture. Whether secular or religious, all are welcome.
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Grief and Grieving
2025 09 05, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The topic tonight is hosted by The Conscious Church
Tonight’s sponsor is Boundless NOR
Please join us for this discussion. We will meet in person and online. 1438 Division Ave S, Suite D, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. In the brown building at the corner of Garden and Division.Should you have questions or need help joining the meeting please contact Dan@TheConsciousChurch.org, If your did not register prior to 5:00 pm and want to join us, please email Dan@TheConsciousChurch.org.
Our discussion will be led by Daniel Holland. Dan has completed a course of study in grief and grieving and is recognized as a Grief Support Specialist by Northern Michigan University. In Dan’s capacity as a curate of The Conscious Church and in his work in the death care industry, Dan seeks to help others manage grief and to help all of us be better resources.
Some of the items will include:
o What is grief. How can you recognize it and manage it?
o Can we completely understand grief?
o Until you become open to understanding grief you do not realize the many facets and you do not realize your own grief and how differently we each experience grief.
o We are an accumulation of grief. Grief builds around us / surrounds us in layers.
o What are some of the concepts around grief?
o Grief is individual, yet, as a collective, society can grieve.
o Types of grief. Types of grieving?
o Can you recover from grief? What is the cure?
o When is it appropriate to grieve?
o What causes grief?
o I am grieving. Who can I turn to for help?
o What types of help are available?
o Loss & Types of Losses
o Traumatic Loss
o Traumatic Loss and Assumptive Worlds
o Death - Death ends a life, but it does not necessarily end a relationship - Jack Lemmon
o From being a victim to becoming a survivor
o Post Traumatic Growth
o Ambiguous Loss
o Grief vs Desperation
o Normal Grief vs Not Normal Grief
o Acute Grief, Integrated Grief
o Prolonged Grief Disorder
o Vicarious Grief
o Anticipatory Grief
o Disenfranchised Grief
o Coping
If time permits we will review some case examples.
