Trauma & Grief Care
Trauma Care Resources
Books to Explore:
Counseling and Therapy
For an additional list of professional Christian counselors who specialize in Trauma and/or Grief & Loss, contact Pastor Josh at JoshM@occ.org
Grief & Loss Resources
Listen to:
“A Story of Grief: Arlene Thomas, LMFT on Loss and Transformation” (Nov 9, 2018) from The Appetite in Podcasts
OCC Elder Arlene Thomas shares about her story of profound loss and how she was able to integrate her own experiences into her work as a therapist and to transform her life and relationships.
Join a support Group:
GriefShare is a support group offered at various churches for people grieving the death of a loved one. It is led by a trained volunteer facilitator. Visit griefshare.org for locations in our area or email Pastor Josh at JoshM@occ.org for recommendations.
Write a Lament:
Visit this website for helpful thoughts.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 988 - Available 24 hours // Languages: English & Spanish
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) // TTY 1-800-787-3224 - Available 24 hours