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And all subsided in the hush
that followed, in the calm
of great wings folding
and shadowy forms lying down.
I rose and left that room,
the house of my grief
and my bondage, my book
never again to be opened.
To see as once I saw,
steadied by the darkness
in which I walked
and would make my way.
John Haines
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Education
A variety of experiential workshops are conducted on women's issues, grieving, dysfunctional families, creativity and personal growth. Additionally, we provide training in experiential methods such as guided imagery and psychophysical work.
Speakers Bureau
Services range from formal conference presentations to informal discussion groups. Members of our staff have keynoted national conferences for many groups and professions. We have offered staff training to AIDS groups, homeless services, domestic violence, mental health and educational professionals. We also speak at church, community and civic organizations.
Training in Topics such as:
Grief, Mourning, and Bereavement / Complicated Mourning
Depression and Anxiety
Transference and Countertransference Issues
Child versus Adult Grief
Male versus Female Grief
Impact of Child Loss on the Family System
Grief in Schools and Workplaces
Self-Psychology
Guided Imagery
Relaxation Training
Pain Management
Group Dynamics / Leadership Training
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News and Events
Community Walk for Grief Support: Celebrating 25 Years of Transformation
The Center celebrated its 25th year anniversary with a fund raiser walk in Rogers Park, Chicago on June 4.
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Community Walk for Grief Video
The Center is expanding again! We'd like to introduce you to Paul Martin, PsyD. We are very excited to welcome Paul to the Center. Please learn about his work by visiting our bio section or clicking on this link.
New Groups
The Center's New Sibling Loss Group - An Ongoing Group Therapy Experience for adults struggling with sibling loss offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and heal grief and loss . . . [read more]
Healing Our Losses - An Ongoing Group Therapy Experience for adults struggling with loss offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and heal grief and loss . . . [read more]
New Workshops
More Power to You - Sat. Apr. 21st and Sun. Apr. 22nd,CLARET CENTER,Chicago IL 60637, Facilitated by Allan Schnarr. . . . [Click for details]
New Articles
Courage to Change . . . - To a great extent, courage means facing our own inner demons. That is, turning toward, instead of away from, our emotional intensity and pain. [read more]
You Know Therapy Is Working When . . . - You feel increasingly uncomfortable with the status quo when it is causing harm. [read more]
Ideas About Mourning - For the griever the future feels shattered; everything hoped for is broken and gone/ lost like a broken mirror. [read more]
Myths and Realities of Mourning - Regrettably, our society maintains a host of unrealistic assumptions and inappropriate expectations when it comes to the work of grief and mourning. Here are some myths to consider:
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The Difference Between Grief and Mourning - It is critical to know the difference between grief and mourning. Both processes are there to help the bereaved face the reality that their loved one is gone and then to slowly begin to accommodate to that fact. [read more]
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