PSALMS 23 Small Group curriculum for Secular groups

Description

Discover the transformative power of ancient wisdom in navigating modern grief with Psalm 23: Your Secret Weapon for Surviving Grief Small Group Curriculum by Dr. Bobby Bressman. This comprehensive, multi-faith-based guide empowers pastors, counselors, and lay leaders to facilitate supportive small groups that offer hope, healing, and community to those walking through loss.

Based on Dr. Bressman’s insightful book PSALMS 23 (ISBN: 9798281551175), this 65-page curriculum draws from the timeless truths of Psalm 23 to create a safe, inclusive space for grieving individuals from diverse backgrounds. Whether participants are dealing with the death of a spouse, child, parent, or close friend, this resource provides practical tools to normalize the grief experience, anchor it in spiritual hope, and foster peer connections that transcend words.

Key Features:

• Step-by-Step Leadership Guidance: Learn how to start and lead effective grief support groups, including group structure (open vs. closed, ideal size of 6-12), meeting formats (weekly 90-120 minute sessions), and creating sacred spaces with clear guidelines for confidentiality, respect, and boundaries.
• Trauma-Informed Approach: From understanding the heart of multi-faith grief support to recognizing when professional help is needed (e.g., signs of complicated grief, depression, or trauma), this curriculum emphasizes peer ministry while distinguishing it from clinical therapy.
• Practical Tools and Insights: Explore facilitation techniques for meaningful conversations, handling group dynamics, and honoring diverse grief expressions. Includes tips on building emotional safety, managing participation, and integrating faith elements without exclusion.
• Support for Leaders: Dr. Bressman shares his 35+ years of ministry experience, recommending leaders be at least one year post-loss to offer authentic empathy from a place of healed strength.

Ideal for hospices, community centers, and grief groups, this curriculum serves as a “front door” for those seeking solace—over half of attendees may not be active in faith communities yet. It’s not just about coping; it’s about encountering divine comfort in a fallen world, where “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”

Dr. Bobby Bressman, a seasoned pastor with degrees from Oklahoma Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, brings passion for evangelism, discipleship, and leadership to this work. Through GriefBites.org, he equips caregivers with biblically grounded resources to ensure no one walks the valley alone.

Unlock healing for your community today. Contact Bobby@GriefBites.com for seminars or visit www.GriefBites.org for free resources and support. Copyright © 2025 Bobby Bressman. All rights reserved.