Strategies for finding peace after a loss will be discussed at Lifetree Caf\u00e9 on Thursday, August 17th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
The program, titled \u201cCoping with Grief: Find Your Path to Peace,\u201d features a filmed interview with Ken Doka, a grief counselor and author of more than 20 books, including Grieving Beyond Gender: Understanding the Ways Men and Woman Mourn.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a common misunderstanding that grief follows a fairly predictable pattern,\u201d says Doka. \u201cBut each of us has our own pathway; each of us takes our own journey as we grieve.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the program, Lifetree Caf\u00e9 participants will have the opportunity to discuss self-care strategies they\u2019ve used during times of grief.<\/p>\n
Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Caf\u00e9 is located at the Bachwell Center, 116 N. Washington Street, Van Wert, OH. Please enter on Court Street and park behind the Courthouse.<\/p>\n
Lifetree Caf\u00e9 is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to First United Methodist Church at 419\/238-0631 or firstchurch@wcoil.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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