Healing Journey: Crofton
Group bereavement support for people who have lost their spouse by death.

Meeting Location:

Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church
1657 Crofton Pkwy
Crofton, Maryland, 21114
410-721-0992

Day and Times:

Wednesdays, Meeting begins at 7:00 pm for New Members, Regular meeting begins at 7:30

Coordinator: Elizabeth Keohan LCSW-C

Elizabeth's bio: I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults in schools, hospitals and community settings. During that time it has been an immeasurable privilege to have played a small but hopefully significant role in the the lives of people who have afforded me a unique perspective on the strength and resolve of the human condition.

I graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx, NY in 1994 with my BS in Psychology and soon after decided I needed additional training and education. I completed my Masters in Social Work, also at Fordham, Lincoln Center, in New York City in 2000. Since then I have worked in several diverse settings including rural Southern Maryland, rural Maine, New York City, Virginia and Washington, DC.

Currently, I value our work with the Healing Journey Group of Changing Focus. Each week, I am impressed by those who have lost a spouse or partner by death. In an attempt to encourage people to move through the grieving process day by day, I respect that the loss of a spouse is a tragically unique occurence in one's lifetime. The grief people share at group serves as a motivation to live each day fully while offering people the chance to garner support from those who really do understand. Each member may have a different background and possess their own compelling story; but, all who attend share powerful emotions and feelings and do so in an environment that is marked by safety, kindness and compassion.

http://www.helpstartshere.org/about-social-workers/elizabeth-maguigad-keohan.html

Cancellation Policy - In the event of bad weather, meetings are held based on the operating status of Anne Arundel Community College. Call 410-777-2315 or go to the aacc.edu web site.

Directions:

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From Annapolis:

• Take Route 50 West
• Exit on Route 3 North
• Go straight through the lights at 450 West and 450 East
• Turn right at the third light onto Crawford Blvd.
  (Exxon and Blockbuster is on the left, and the Crofton gates are on the right)

From Washington, DC:

• Take Route 50 East
• Exit on Route 3 North
• Go straight through the lights at 450 West and 450 East
• Turn right at the third light onto Crawford Blvd.
  (Exxon and Blockbuster is on the left, and the Crofton gates are on the right)

From Baltimore:From Baltimore:

• Take Route I-97 South
• Exit on Route 3 toward Bowie
• go straight through the Intersection at Route 3 south and Route 424. 
• Turn left at the next stop light onto Crawford Blvd.
  (Exxon and Blockbuster is on the right, and the Crofton gates are on the left)

Once on Crawford Blvd:

• At the top of the hill where the street ends, go straight into the parking lot of Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church
• To get to the Fellowship Hall follow the sidewalk that runs through the well lit red brick arch at the back of the church and over to the building directly next to the church.  That building is a single story red brick and white clapboard sided structure.

Topics at Crofton

July 21, 2010
Good Grief

July 28, 2010
Stress and Depression

August 4, 2010
Strength and Courage

August 11, 2010
New Identities

August 18, 2010
Re-connection and Developing New Relationships

August 25, 2010
Making Life Worth Living

September 1, 2010
Remembering Happiness Not Sadness

September 8, 2010
Loneliness

September 15, 2010
Shifting Friendships After Loss

September 22, 2010
Trust and Hope

September 29, 2010
Accepting and Experiencing Joy After Loss

*Please note that topics may be changed based on the needs of the group