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Support Group Facilitators

Aaron

“I enjoy facilitating groups here at Cornerstone because it really normalizes a lot of difficult and different emotions the participants feel during the grieving process.”

Amanda

Betsy

"I find facilitating an honor, by being allowed into each person’s grief journey, and a privilege watching the participants form lasting bonds"

Caroline

“It is an honor to walk this leg of the grief journey with people in groups. I am humbled and grateful to be a part of the validation and genuine care that comes out during this time of broken heartedness.”

Debbie

“The journey through loss is so personal and sacred. Facilitating grief groups for Cornerstone of Hope allows me the unique opportunity to journey with individuals during one of the most difficult and challenging times of their lives. Through the braveness and commitment of group members to invest in the hard work of processing and sharing their loss, I am privileged to experience and share in deep human connections. I feel blessed and honored to help those who grieve.”

Diane

“It is a privilege to work in a Christian faith-based organization and to walk the grief journey with the support group members. I find it remarkable to observe group members helping and learning from each other as they process their grief. Grief is challenging and is hard work; and so, the goal is always to facilitate healing by providing a ray of hope that will foster the restoration of peace and confidence into their lives.”

Gina

“I believe grief is so heart breaking and at times unbearable and yet it is often seen as something to rush through and get back to ‘normal’. I am fond of watching the process of grief counseling unfold as we help others on their journey though grief. I have the benefit of watching group members connect with others going through similar situations and seeing the support and love between them is remarkable.”

Gwen

“COH is a special place that provides a friendly, supportive environment with the opportunity for spiritual care. I enjoy being present, listening attentively, and offering encouragement to those journeying through grief and loss. It is a shared experience.”

Jim

“As an educator and teacher who has suffered a loss and found support for my grief journey at Cornerstone, I am deeply honored to be able to be a facilitator as a way to both help and give back.”

Jolaina

“My experiences facilitating support groups at Cornerstone of Hope have deepened and strengthened my belief that we heal in community. For me, it is so powerful to see the hope and healing that is possible when group members are present with and supported by others who are walking through similar pain. It is an honor for me to be a part of these spaces, and to be able to wholeheartedly recommend the groups to grieving people.”

Kelsey

“I facilitate to support those who have experienced a traumatic loss to learn how to thrive after their loss, not just survive after their loss.”

Kristina

“I chose to facilitate grief support groups at COH because of its dedication to providing a safe and supportive space to help families work through grief. The death of a loved one can be one of the hardest experiences an individual and a family face. Being able to access a support group led by trained, compassionate and caring facilitators can be an important part of the healing process. I am honored to be a part of the COH support group facilitator team.”

Linda

“I have chosen to facilitate small groups because of the impact they had on my own grief journey. I hope to guide and share that impact with others as they grieve.”

Margaret

“It's an honor for me to facilitate where a safe space is provided for grieving individuals to cope with their loss. Group members have shared the special feeling they've received when walking into Cornerstone. I understand, I feel it too. I enjoy watching the bonds group members form in our loss specific groups that continue after Cornerstone. I believe walking with the bereaved is much more about transformation than consolation. To be trusted and witness that on group member’s journeys throughout the weeks is truly a gift to me.”

Patty

“Knowing that our grief is another measure of how much love we have for someone, but that our grief can cripple if not dealt with, it is miraculous to witness group members help to gently move each other forward. Cornerstone’s work allows Grievers to treasure and preserve precious comforting memories and connections with their loved one who has passed on.”

Renee

Sarah

“I have been facilitating groups at Cornerstone of Hope for over 10 years. I consistently marvel at the transformative power that our support groups have on those going through their incredibly difficult grief journey. The curriculum and training that Cornerstone of Hope requires creates an environment of intentional growth and comfort. I continue to facilitate groups because I love to see the impact of those willing to address their grief coupled with the acceptance of one another which brings profound changes in each group members' journey.”

Sonya

“I choose to facilitate at Cornerstone of Hope because grief is something everyone will face in life, but everyone does not have the same support or ability to cope. This opportunity gives me the ability to share my love of God and my professional experience as a social worker. Also, I love the biblical component and how it relates to grief.”

Theresa

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