Friends In Deed introduces Big Group changes starting the week of March 7th
-- with groups focused on HIV, cancer, caregiving, and grief & bereavement.
Tuesday night Big Group to remain the same.
Friends In Deed is pleased to announce that beginning the week of March 7th, we’re making changes that will give our clients the option to attend Big Groups that are focused on one of our core areas of work -- with Big Group meetings focused on HIV, cancer, caregiving, and grief & bereavement.
We’ve discovered that not having specifically focused groups is an obstacle that prevents many people from coming to Friends In Deed. We believe these changes will help make our groups and services available to a wider population who can benefit from our emotional and spiritual support.
However, the Tuesday night Big Group will remain the same -- where we encourage diversity and gather everyone in the same room -- whether one is living with life-threatening illness, caregiving or grief.
The way the actual groups are conducted will not change. And to make sure that anyone who needs our services has a range of schedule options available to them, all clients are welcome to attend any Big Group, even those with a specific focus.
Here's the new schedule starting March 7th:
The Big Group: Grief & Bereavement Focus
Monday -- 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Grieving over the death of a loved one is a natural part of life. Each of us experiences grief in our own unique way. This group helps you discover that there’s no right or wrong way to grieve, no set time-frame. We are built to integrate grief into our experience, if we can just get out of our own way and let nature take its course.
The Big Group: HIV Focus
Monday -- 5:30pm to 6:30pm
When diagnosed with HIV, it’s not uncommon to experience a period of shock and confusion. After the initial period of shock subsides, we discover that we are not defined by our illness. No matter where you are on your journey with HIV, this group demonstrates how you can handle life moment to moment.
The Big Group: Caregiving Focus
Tuesday -- 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Are you a caregiver struggling to find ways to take care of yourself and another at the same time? When you’re supporting friends and family members who are very ill, fragile, or frightened, it’s important to understand your own limitations and take care of your needs, so that you may take care of others out of your overflow. This group reminds you that you’re of little use if you don’t take care of yourself first.
The Big Group
Tuesday -- 7:00pm to 8:30pm
The power and uniqueness of this Tuesday night meeting is its diversity. We invite everyone to come together in the same room, whether you’re living with HIV, cancer or another critical illness… overwhelmed with grief… or facing the challenges of caregiving. Something extraordinary happens when we discover that we’re part of something bigger than our individual circumstances.
The Big Group: HIV Focus
Wednesday -- 7:00pm to 8:00pm
When diagnosed with HIV, it’s not uncommon to experience a period of shock and confusion. After the initial period of shock subsides, we begin to discover that we are not defined by our illness. No matter where you are on your journey with HIV, this group demonstrates how you can handle life moment to moment.
The Big Group: Cancer Focus
Thursday -- 5:30pm to 6:30pm
When diagnosed with cancer, it’s not uncommon to experience a period of shock and confusion. After the initial period of shock subsides, we begin to discover that we are not defined by our illness. No matter where you are on your journey with cancer, this group demonstrates how you can handle life moment to moment.
Of course, everyone is still welcome to attend any Big Group,
even those with a specific focus.
NOTE: The above changes start the week of March 7, 2011.
ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE.
