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April 3, 2008
Ask it Basket – Are there questions that you are curious about or that are not getting answered. Write it down at the meeting and throw it in the basket. Whatever is on our minds. |
May 1, 2008
Special Gardens/Special Places – We will discuss the memorial sites we have for our children and the special places we can visit to bring us good memories. Bring a perennial plant, if you would like to, and label it with your child’s name. We will exchange plants to take home for a memory of a friend’s child. |
June 5, 2008
The Day My Child Died – If you wish to, you may share the details surrounding your child’s death. We will invite medical professionals to meet with us in order for them to better understand and learn. |
July 10, 2008 (Second Thursday)
Summer Memories and Pictures – Share favorite memories and stories of past vacations and events. How have vacations changed and how do we proceed? |
August 7, 2008
What Happened to the Old Me and Who Am I Now? – The loss of a child can affect our personalities. We will explore ways we have changed since our child died. Will we ever “fit in” again? |
September 4, 2008
Where Am I Now in My Grief? – We will discuss the stages of grief, levels or grief, feelings that come with grief, and things that trigger our grief. |
October 2, 2008
Be Bitter or Get Better – It can be tempting to get stuck in our despair, curl up in a ball and hide. We will discuss the choices we make in our personal grief journeys. |
November 6, 2008
Getting through the Holidays – How can we be thankful and how can we celebrate the season? |
December 4, 2008
Taking Care of Yourself – This is a busy season and often difficult for bereaved parents. What can we do for ourselves and our children? |
January 8, 2009 (Second Thursday)
Looking Ahead to a New Year – What does the coming year mean to us? |
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North
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JANUARY 19, 2008
Moving forward with out leaving the kids behind, Planning meeting |
FEBRUARY
Photos (Introduce our child) |
MARCH
How to get out of Winter |
APRIL
Plant Exchange and Open Discussion |
MAY
Cemetery Tour |
JUNE
Picnic - NOTE TIME CHANGE: 11:30 A.M., Sioux Passage Park – Balloon Release |
JULY
Guilt |
AUGUST
Bitter or Better |
SEPTEMBER
Movie/Video/Poems, etc. |
OCTOBER
Holiday Survival |
NOVEMBER
Positive Growth |
DECEMBER
Preparing for the New Year |
| 2009 |
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JANUARY –
National Gathering Video – Chuck Prestwood
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FEBRUARY –
National Gathering Video – Hiram Johnson |
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South County Group |
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St.
Louis City Group
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2008
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JANUARY 8th
What helped the most to survive the holidays.
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FEBRUARY 5th
A song that reminds me of my child. |
MARCH 4th
Grief, Doubt, and Faith. |
APRIL 1st
If I did not have ___, it would be hard to ___. |
MAY 6th
What lies ahead. |
JUNE 3rd
My child's humor. |
JULY 1st
Vacation memories with my child. |
AUGUST 5th
Back to school memories of my child. |
SEPTEMBER 2nd
The future without my child. |
OCTOBER 7th
Where did I go, and how do I get that person back? |
NOVEMBER 4th
What do I have to be thankful for? |
DECEMBER 2nd
Facing the holidays. |
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St.
Peters/St. Charles County Group
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| 2008 |
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2008 |
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MARCH
When Will I Feel Better? |
MAY
Family gathering and balloon release |
JULY
TBA |
SEPTEMBER
TBA |
NOVEMBER
Holiday Survival Tips
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DECEMBER 5th (no meeting)
Rose and Candle Memorial Service |
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| West
County Group |
2008 |
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All meetings begin at 7:00 pm in the library at Congregation Shaare Emeth (Ballas and Ladue Roads) We will end each meeting at 9:00 and must be out of the building by 9:30. Cold water and coffee is provided, feel free to bring a snack to share in memory of your child. It is perfectly fine to arrive late, leave early or bring a friend or relative. For more information call Judy Ruby at 314-994-1996. |
February 26
Unresolved Issues - What are those issues and questions that you can't find answers to and cannot seem to be able to let go of? We'll discuss ways that we have found answers or ways to help us let go. |
March 25
What Happened to the Old Me and Who Am I Now? - The loss of a child can affect our personalities. We will discuss ways we have changed since our children died and discuss whether these changes are permanent or just a temporary part of the grieving process. |
April 22
Special Gardens, Healing Places/Memory Plant - Many parents find solace in a garden, or a place dedicated to their child. We'll talk about these places and why they bring us comfort. If you would like to participate in the plant exchange, bring a plant labeled with your child's name to share and bring home someone else's child's plant. Perennials are best so that we can enjoy them for years to come. |
May 27
Where Am I Now In My Grief Journey? There are many levels of grief. New - raw grief; Not So New – the reality of grief; Maturing – incorporating grief into your life. We will discuss the levels of grief and where do you think you fit now. |
June 24
Ask It Basket - Write down a question you would like to have answered, place it in the basket, pass and pick a card from the basket and answer the question. |
July 22
The Day My Child Was Born - Discuss the events when your child was brought into the world. You may bring in baby pictures of your child if you wish. |
August 26
Dreams And Unusual Happenings - Many bereaved parents believe they receive signs from their child. The meeting allows those individuals time to discuss their experience. |
September 23
Picture Night - Please bring a favorite photo (or 2) of your child, and we will share stories about our children's lives and personalities. |
October 28
The Day My Child Died - If you feel comfortable, you may share with the group the details surrounding your child's death. Medical students often come this month to listen and learn. We have found this to be a very positive (but difficult) experience for all. |
November 25
What Can I Be Thankful For? At this time of year it may be difficult for us to find reasons to be thankful. How can we find gratitude when the one we love is gone? |
December 23
Getting Through The Holidays - Ways to cope with the difficult holiday season are discussed. There are numerous ideas available that may help you deal with a particular holiday issue. Some things may not work for you but an idea may be presented that will help. |
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