What We Offer to Bereaved Parents
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Book Studies
One of our favorite things to do is to spend time with other parents studying books and the Word. Several studies each year are offered and are led by parents from the OHAH team. Ten studies are scheduled for 2024. These are a perfect opportunity for bereaved parents to dig deeper into learning to trust the Lord through the darkest days of their lives. LEARN MORE
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Gatherings
Gatherings take place in person or online and provide an extended opportunity for parents to connect with others, share their stories, and find comfort and encouragement. OHAH offers Parent Gatherings, Mom's Gatherings, Dad's Gatherings, Multiple Loss Gatherings, Sibling Gatherings (new in 2024), and Suicide Loss Gatherings. LEARN MORE
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Webinars
Our Hearts Are Home webinars are a new addition and cover topics that are important for both grieving parents and others who want to learn how to better comfort a grieving friend. The webinars are live-streamed. Participants use the chat box to share ideas, ask questions, and encourage each other during the webinar. VIEW WEBINARS
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GriefShare®
The thirteen-week GriefShare course is offered online twice each year. This popular course is beneficial to people who are grieving any types of loss, however, the OHAH sessions are specifically offered to those who have experience child loss. The topics presented are examined in light of child loss and so helpful to those who are participating. LEARN MORE
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Support Groups
Two online support groups exist; one for “all child loss,” meeting once each month, and one for “suicide loss,” meeting three times each month. Support groups offer an opportunity for parents to get to know each other, share needs, encourage each other, and develop lasting connections. LEARN MORE
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Conferences
Conferences are held twice each year providing an opportunity for bereaved parents to come together. Conferences offer speakers, workshops, small group sessions, family-style meals, a memorial service, praise and worship, and plenty of time for meaningful conversations. LEARN MORE
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Books & Resources
"Until Then: Stories of Loss and Hope" includes thirteen families’ stories of child loss and of how the Lord has sustained them. "Held Through the Storm: Stories of Suicide Loss and Hope in Christ" launches in 2024. Free downloads for parents and those who want to learn how to help a grieving friend are also available. LEARN MORE
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Podcast
The OHAH weekly podcast debuted on 12/12/23. The podcast focuses on the suffering we encounter living on earth. Listeners will enjoy the various guests who share their experiences and insights learned from the difficult paths they've walked. Be encouraged and challenged to a deeper trust in the Lord. SUBSCRIBE
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YouTube Channel
Parents often head to the Internet for help after losing a child. Incredibly, much of what is found is New-Age thinking, completely contrary to biblical truth. Our goal is to fill the OHAH channel with the hope and comfort found in Christ. SUBSCRIBE
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Blog
The Our Hearts Are Home blog offers a weekly blog post that strives to provide encouragement, and to challenge readers to a deeper walk with the Lord. Blog posts are written by members of the Our Hearts Are Home team. VISIT BLOG
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What Bereaved Parents Are Saying . . .
“I completed 3 semesters of Grief Share with OHAH since early 2021. The curriculum points hurting hearts to the Truth and Promises of God. When my pain and trauma from losing my son was speaking the loudest in my ears, this time each week offered me a place to bring my questions, confusions, and even dislike of what I was gong through. My circumstances haven't changed. But my perspectives of God and His character definitely have. Seeing God for who H truly is reminds me that I am not alone in my suffering. Deep, lasting friendships were born out of my regular attendance of meetings. These connections are now the strongest and most beautiful relationships I have. GriefShare is well worth the time you invest!”
— Lisa, Dalton’s Mom
— Emily, Joey’s Mom
(Emily now serves OHAH as a facilitator for support groups and conferences, and as a webinar speaker.)
“Even at seven years into grief with the traumatic loss of our daughter and volunteering in grief support since then, spending time with other bereaved parents is always helpful, informative and encouraging. I highly recommend their conferences, even online.”
— Linda
“The conference was so helpful to me as a bereaved mom. I was encouraged by the stories and transparency of the conference leaders and speakers in how they have moved from surviving to thriving in spite of dealing with their tragic circumstances.”
— Marlene
“In our grief of losing a child, it is often hard to connect with others who could possibly understand the pain we feel. I found comfort meeting with this group of parents.” — Caleb’s Mom
"I really appreciated the opportunity to share our story without judgment, and with a group of people who get it. I felt understood and less alone in my grief." — Levi's Mom
“This conference helped me with the grieving process I am currently in with the loss of my son, James. I really enjoyed it and I can hardly wait for the next conference.” — Michelle”
“Very soon after my son died last August, I enrolled in an online GriefShare course through Our Hearts are Home.
The GriefShare curriculum is very good and connecting with other bereaved parents was so encouraging for me. Because of this connection, I’ve continued with two more sessions of GriefShare with OHAH. It’s been vital for my new walk as a bereaved parent.”
— Connie
OHAH facilitators are not trained grief counselors but are simply bereaved parents and fellow journeyers who are navigating the difficult path of child loss. Participating in an OHAH event should not be viewed in any way as a substitute for professional counseling.