Olive Branch 4 Widows Presents
The Healing Journey
An interactive grief workshop designed to equip you with practical tools for navigating life after loss.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Gain practical, faith-based tools to navigate your grief.
Understand the journey of grief so you can move forward with clarity.
Build a personalized support system you can trust.
Connect with others who understand your journey.
Deepen your relationship with God as your steady anchor.
Leave encouraged, equipped, and empowered for your next step.
What We'll Cover
3 comprehensive modules to take you step by step through the process of cultivating a lasting foundation of healing.
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Healing in Motion: Understanding the Journey Through Grief
Explore the natue of grief, the various types of loss, and how to offer oneself grace throughout the healing process using the 4W-1H framework.
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The Healing Circle: A Relational Path to Healing
Learn how to identify and assess emotional, spiritual, practical, and recreational support roles to aide in their healing journey.
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Anchored in Hope: Faith as a Path to Healing
Explore how trusting God through the valley of sorrow strengthens us emotionally and spiritually on the road to recovery.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
3 hours of live, interactive teaching
Unlimited Q& A
Engaging group and individual activities
Lunch
Attendee workbook & training materials
Copy of the award-wining book, God Help Me, I'm Grieving: Finding Healing After Loss
What Others Are Saying
“Thank you for opening my eyes. I didn’t realize everything I had been experiencing was related to my grief.”
Rev. Timothy Johnson
Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Houston, TX
“You helped me open the doors again after my children left. I was finally able to let some light in.”
Pastor Kennedy Andrews
Harvest for Lost Souls Church, Beaumont, TX
“Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me permission to grieve. This was so helpful.”
Course Attendee
Houston, TX
“People have made me feel like I was a weak Christian because of my grief. Thank you for showing me I am not, I’m simply human.”
Course Attendee
Nairobi, Kenya
Your Workshop Speaker
Katherine Barner is a grief and trauma expert, author, and speaker. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in both secular and Christian sectors of the mental health field for nearly three decades. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College, Master of Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas and Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Grace School of Theology. Katherine is also certified as an ICISF crisis responder, Clinical Trauma Specialist, and a trained EMDR practitioner.
Currently, she serves as Director of HeartCare Team Ministry and a Board Member of the Women's Institute at Grace Center for Spiritual Development. She is also the founder of She Is H.E.R. Circle™, an international community of Christian women united to impact the Kingdom of God. Katherine is married to Celious, and they are proud parents of four adult children and grandparents to their beloved granddaughters, Layla Jean and Sage.
NEED HELP? WE GOT YOU COVERED!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the "Living Beyond Loss" workshop?
"Living Beyond Loss" is a 3-hour grief workshop designed to provide support and healing for widows. Hosted by Olive Branch for Widows, this workshop includes interactive sessions and activities to engage participants actively.
What is included in the cost of the workshop?
The cost of the workshop is $45 per person. This fee includes:
- A comprehensive training workbook
- A copy of the book God Help Me, I’m Grieving: Finding Healing After Loss by Katherine Barner
- Lunch
Is the workshop interactive?
Yes, the workshop is designed to be interactive. Participants will engage in various in-session activities to facilitate learning and sharing experiences in a supportive environment.
Do I need to bring anything?
All necessary materials will be provided, including the workbook and book. Just bring yourself and an open heart ready to learn and share.
Will there be food provided?
Yes, lunch will be provided as part of the workshop.
Can I register on the day of the workshop?
Pre-registration is required to ensure we have enough materials and meals for all participants.
Can I bring a guest?
Due to the nature of the workshop, each participant must register individually to ensure they receive all the materials and benefits of the session.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
If you need to cancel your registration, please send an email to info@katherinebarner.org no later than 12pm CST on Monday, September 22, 2025 to request a refund.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW
Investment: $45
Saturday, September 27, 2025
11am - 2pm
Junior League of Collin County
5805 Coit Rd., Suite 301
Plano, TX 75093
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