The Heart of Mending
Support Circles:
With Patchwork
You are not alone in your loss. Held Retreats provide a warm, trauma-aware, and faith-informed space for healing using the GriefShare® curriculum. This specialized, proprietary program serves as a vital tool at Patchwork to help you navigate heartbreak within a supportive, compassionate community.
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Video Seminars
Each session features expert insights from counselors and grief recovery specialists, providing a solid foundation of understanding for your journey.
Group Discussion
A safe, peer-led environment where you can share your experience and find support among others who are walking a similar path of healing.
Personal Study
Between sessions, guided reflections in your GriefShare workbook help you process your emotions and engage in meaningful prayer and restoration.
Common Questions
If you have specific concerns about your healing journey or how GriefShare® integrates with our work, please reach out to our care team.
What is the primary focus of GriefShare® sessions?
GriefShare® provides a structured, faith-based environment focused on the specific challenges of losing a loved one, utilizing video seminars and group discussion.
How does this differ from a Held Retreat?
While our retreats offer a broad trauma-informed space, GriefShare® sessions are just one kind of peer support offered during these retreats. They are curriculum-driven sessions, focusing specifically on the grief cycle and Biblical recovery principles.
Is there a cost to participate in the sessions?
A registration fee covers your personal workbook and resources. Scholarships are available for those in financial need.
Can I join a session after it has already started?
Yes. GriefShare® is designed so that each session is self-contained. You can join at any point in the cycle and catch up on topics in the next rotation.
How are the GriefShare® sessions structured across the retreat week and afterward?
Held Retreats begin the GriefShare® experience in person during the retreat week, providing a warm, trauma-aware foundation. The curriculum then continues through remote online sessions, ensuring a reassuring transition as you complete the recovery path at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
Are there other GriefShare® groups available beyond Held Retreats?
Yes, GriefShare® offers many in-person and virtual groups around the country. You can visit the official GriefShare website to find a group that fits your location and schedule at www.griefshare.org.