Скачать или смотреть John Newton, Care Pastor of Northview Church shares the power of being present in time of grief.

The power of being present. John Newton the Care Pastor of Northview Church talks about how important it is to be present for a parent in time of grief. John offers some practical steps for dealing with long term grief. It is important to understand that grief from the loss of a child is normal and will last a lifetime. John shared the importance of utilizing resources that can help better understand grief and how to manage it. John provided a list of resources for parents dealing with grief.

Resources for parents who have lost a child

Focus on the Family – Offers free counseling and a network of Christian counselors for ongoing support.

Ian’s Place – Provides a safe space with support groups, bible studies, and resources for parents grieving loss, including loss to addiction.

Red Bird Ministries – Systematically guides families through the trauma of child loss (miscarriage, still birth, etc.) with faith-based support.

Umbrella Ministries – A network of mothers supporting other mothers through mentoring, care groups, and retreats.

The Compassionate Friends – A large well-regarded organization offering support for families grieving a child’s death.

SHARE (Pregnancy & Infant loss support) – Offers support for loss from miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death, with faith-based materials.

M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) – A Christian non-profit reaching out to families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death.

GriefShare – A network of thousands of local support groups hosted by churches. They offer a 13-week seminar/support group featuring videos from experts and small group discussions.

Association of Certified Biblical Counselors – Provides a directory to find certified biblical counselors who focus on scripture-based guidance for deep grief.

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