Are your attics, garages, and basements full of things? Are you managing the estate of a loved one? Are you thinking of downsizing? Then this is the class for you. Many of us are looking for ways to simplify life to decrease stress, increase time for adventures or spend more time with family/friends. This session, which is based on the book written by Margareta Magnusson, will guide you towards a freer and less cluttered life.

Although the holidays are usually regarded as happy celebrations, many of us approach the holiday season with trepidation.  When you have lost people you love, their death(s) can overshadow or outright stifle the joy of the holiday season.  Sentimental reminders abound, with movies, songs, and ads focusing on families and spending time with loved ones. 

Do you struggle with feeling sad or lonely at this time of year?  Are you at a loss as to how to respond to friends and family who wonder why you are not in the holiday spirit?  Would you like to learn more about how to cope over the next few weeks? Please join us for an informative 1-hour session which will review:

• What is grief?
• Triggers
• Coping Tools
• Communication
• Resources 

Do you have questions, scheduling suggestions or are interested in training to be a facilitator yourself? Please email the instructor Gisele Biron at mhmgcareteambereavement@mainehealth.org 

This course is a follow-up session to Managing Grief During the Holidays.  Let’s talk about how the holidays went for you, what worked, what could be done differently, and what you would change moving forward. Join others to learn and share about managing the holidays when actively grieving.