(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library will present a virtual program, “Coping with the Holidays,” on Wednesday, December 9 at 10:30am. This is an inclusive and informative presentation created by The Samaritan Center for Grief Support to help you and those you care about cope with the holidays following the loss of a loved one.
The presentation focuses on meaning making, coping, communication, and compassion for self and others, suggestions for self-care, and holiday-related concerns due to COVID-19. The program will be followed by a Live Q/A session with Samaritan Bereavement Program Supervisor, Joan Ordille, DSW, LCSW.
Registration is required for this free program. Registrants will be emailed a link to join the discussion. See details at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events. A link to join the presentation will be provided via email to those registered the day before the program. Attendees will also receive as an email attachment a "Coping With the Holidays Care Kit Worksheet" from the presenter.
The Samaritan Center for Grief Support’s program is designed to help those whose holiday season follows the loss of a loved one. The presentation will focus on finding solace in grief, coping, communication, and compassion for one’s self and for others, self-care suggestions, and holiday-related concerns related to COVID-19.
Participants will receive emailed documents on which they can note their favorite memories and sources of support. After the program, attendees will be welcome to take part in a live question-answer discussion with Samaritan Bereavement Program Supervisor Joan Ordille.
