How do you start a Grief Support Group?

I am not a Psycologist, but since my wife died in February I have felt that God wants me to start a Group since there is none here/

Answer:
EASY!
make a decision. make a commitment, set a time, and get the word out. If you start it, they will come. Support groups are run by people who have the same issues. If a psychologist does it for cost - it's called therapy.
Write a letter to local mental health centers, hospice, hospitals, libarys etc. and let people know about it.
In my town the newspaper lists a schedule of support groups once a week. I've gotten referals from a lot of places. Good luck! YOu will find that by sharing and helping others you actually help yourself.
Contact 1- 877- 7 CRISES. Ask them about their Survivors after Suicide program. They can get you started on what it takes. The first thing to do is participate in one, where you are not the organizer. Then you can go from there. If you contact me directly I believe I can refer you directly to someone who runs a group like this. Good luck!

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