ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS

New Groups:  We now have three groups started:  (One isn't as much a group as a posting area) -- That's the Wall, where we can post pictures and a story about a lost loved one.  Also, I began a weight loss group, and am tracking my progress (I have a lot to lose) and I created a "Living With Chronic Illness in Ourselves" Group.  It's hard to have a group with just one.  If you have a particular loss you'd like to start a group about, go ahead, or ask me via internal email and I'll get it started.  I'll also help with posts and getting the groups going.

Please let me know if any of you are interested in a lecture/chat this week, or if another time would be better.

Thanks, Melody 

P.S.  I'll be in the chat room at 4:30 p.m. this coming Thursday, June 3rd.  I moved up the starting time for those of you living on the East Coast.  If nobody shows up after 45 minutes, I'll leave and we'll try again another time.

I'm conducting a poll among the members to see which topic they'd like to have me hold the first workshop on in the chat rooms.  It will be free, but the only ones who can vote are members. I'll post out here in announcements what the topic will be and when it will be held.  There will be no charge for this first meeting/group.

I changed the requirements for registering.  Members no longer have to supply anything upon registration except their correct email address, user name, and password.  However, if I become concerned about their well-being, members agree to supply me with an emergency contact number for themselves or someone close to them.  They also agree not to abuse this requirement in order to have a telephone chat with me.

The Articles, Forums, and Groups have begun.  We have a Memorial Wall where you can post pictures and a story about someone you lost and love.  I'm also working to start the best loss group -- one about losing weight. A Living with Chronic Illness (in yourself) group will also begin soon.   My friend and colleague (and grief specialist) Corrine Edwards has supplied an article entitled When Your Husband Has Died – A Survival Guide.  And I may have her talked into leading a workshop on the site. Also, I’ve posted the first chapter from The Grief Club (book), called Initiating Change.  

I guarantee I will send you NO emails or solicitations of any kind whatsoever if you register.  Your information will not be given away or sold.  I will personally keep all registration information in my possession -- and mine alone.  I won't knee-jerk react to people in grief by calling your friends and/or family unnecessarily.  That's an emergency reserve tactic to prevent any suicides or homicides from occurring.  

 Keep an eye on this page, as I'll work in new information every couple days.  The next post will include information about an upcoming free workshop chat I'll lead the end of this week.  Also, let me know by making comments on the Blog (from www.MelodyBeattie.com) if you would prefer to have music available to listen to or purchase from the Blog instead of inside.  Don't forget -- we need you to recommend your favorite grief healing songs.