Grief Work Shops
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GriefWorkshops™ originated by Sherry Russell BCBT BCETS
The Catch a Falling Life™ is a ground-breaking advancement for those living with loss and crisis. These pioneering and productive workshops are designed to aid those living with loss and/or crisis to progress forward to enjoy a radiant life. Due to lack of keen support, people become wedged in their challenging life traumas. Necessary efficient and effective education for crisis is not easily found leaving many to suffer alone. The Workshops are a top quality educational series for laymen and professionals. They are not support groups. They do not require activity from those who attend. People are not forced out of their comfort zone to talk or interact. Working through grief and trauma takes time and not all people are comfortable spilling out their pained raw feelings with strangers. They do provide the freedom and flexibility for interaction with those who choose. The Workshops spotlight an understanding of what is happening to the physical, mental and emotional health and why. Professionals working with survivors of loss/crisis are faced with the changing family. In today’s culture, families are transient and live a hurried lifestyle. For many, the structure of the family has transformed. Considering the population of people over the age of 55 is increasing, it is essential to focus on the continuing needs and support of those in crisis. Providing a safe environment for expressing concerns, awareness to the toll on the body, mind and spirit, and providing solid information is a precious community service. The GriefWorkshops are presently used in Funeral and Cemetery Aftercare Programs, Community Outreach Programs and Hospice. They are intended for the following audiences:
For more information please email: mentalhealthedu@yahoo.com Sherry Russell is a Grief Management Specialist and is Board Certified in Bereavement Trauma as well as Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and a Diplomat, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Member:
Volunteer work includes:
Sherry is on the Board of Advisors for The Bright Side - Wings of Support, a non-profit organization. She is in charge with the Coping with Loss Section and writes a monthly column titled Lost and Found. Sherry is one of the grief specialists offering grief support and articles on ShareGrief. ShareGrief was founded by Sandy Lipkus, a sessional instructor at the McGill University School of Social Work in Montreal, Canada, she states "Since the launch of ShareGrief in July 2001, our team of volunteer grief specialists has reached out to hundreds of people across the world who have experienced the death of a child, spouse, parent, sibling, friend or other family member. Whether the loss is as a result of an accident, illness, suicide, trauma or sudden death, our team quickly responds with support and compassion. We offer information on support groups, local resources and reading materials that may be helpful to the bereaved.Our hearts have touched people from Australia, South Africa, Korea, Malaysia, England, Germany, France, New Zealand, Canada and the United States." "The Bright Side - Wings of Support was created as a means of support - whether you are dealing with depression, grief, suicide, mental illness, emotional crisis, or are just feeling overwhelmed with life, you are not alone! We all go through difficult periods in our lives, when everyday life feels like it's just too much to bear. A little support can go a long way towards helping us cope - and that is what The Bright Side is all about. On The Bright Side you will find educational materials, articles by top experts, personal stories, and other resources to help you cope with depression, grief, suicide, or whatever mental or emotional difficulty you or your loved one may be experiencing." Sherry is recognized as an inspirational speaker and a talented writer capable of "healing people's hearts and minds with her encouraging words". Her articles have been referred to as "circuit breakers for the brain". She has one published book and over 200 published articles on line and in magazines. Sherry first book, "Conquering the Mysteries and Lies of Grief" (ISBN: 1591297249), is being utilized in colleges in the U.S., Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and China. The book is also highlighted on numerous grief-related and medical sites including the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her second grief book is scheduled for release at the end of 2005. Sherry has spent over 20 years working with people in grief and crisis. She designed a series of educational Grief Workshops that are presently being used in Funeral Home Aftercare Programs, Hospice and in Community Outreach programs. She is a Diplomate, The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress® which "is a multidisciplinary network of professionals who are committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma. The Academy aims to identify expertise among professionals, across disciplines, and provide meaningful standards for those who work regularly with survivors. The International membership includes individuals from over 200 professions in the health-related fields, emergency services, criminal justice, forensics, law, business and education. The mission is to increase awareness of the effects of traumatic events and, ultimately, to improve the quality of intervention with survivors. Traumatic stress has many "faces.” In addition to the devastating effects of large-scale disasters and catastrophes, the Academy is committed to fostering a greater appreciation of the effects of day-to-day traumatic experiences (e.g., chronic illness, accidents, domestic violence and loss). Our aim is to help all victims to become survivors and, ultimately, thrivers." As a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling which is an international professional organization, Sherry is dedicated to promoting excellence in death education, care of the dying, and bereavement counseling and support. ADEC is based on quality research and theory, the Association provides information, support, and resources to its multicultural, multidisciplinary membership and, through it, to the public. Contact us for a confidential link to Grief Workshops details
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