Shadowlands is a six-session program either in-person or online that provides a Christian perspective on the journey from loss to a restored sense of peace and joy.
In the context of a safe, confidential small group, you will learn about God’s model of grieving, coping skills for difficult emotions, and insights into the effects of a loss on all areas of life. Loss is experienced in many forms: Death of a loved one, end of a relationship, job loss, life-changing illnesses, adoption choice, abortion or suicide.
Shadowlands has been used for over twenty-five years at a large church in Plano, TX as the centerpiece of its in-house grief recovery ministry. Through Brave Penny, national and global availability to Shadowlands has been expanded through periodic Zoom-based programs led by Sharon Fox, and by licensing of the Shadowlands program to churches and organizations throughout North America.
What is Grief?
- The conflict between what we want and the reality of what we have
- The desire to change yesterday when that is not possible
What is Recovery?
- Learning to live a “new normal”
- A choice you make
- It takes time and effort and does not come with a “how to” book
Brave Penny provides multiple options for the Shadowlands program.
- An ONLINE ZOOM-based version for individuals who are remote from in-person sessions, or
- A LICENSING AGREEMENT with churches or other grief support organizations wanting to develop an in-house capability to deliver the program with their own staff on an on-going basis to their own congregation or clients.
Online Shadowlands for Individuals (via Zoom)
Brave Penny Founder and Executive Director, Sharon Fox, delivers a Zoom-based online class at various intervals.
"Grieving with God," will be used as the instructional manual for the class. You can purchase this on Amazon for about $10.
Registration must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the session. Note: Each class runs for 6 weeks.
Current Schedule
- 6 sessions via Zoom starting Tuesdays, August 4, 6:30-8:30PM Central Time
Shadowlands Licensing for Groups
Grief support is often a forgotten ministry in churches and in organizations that minister to survivors or victims of loss. Yet, grief never fails to show up in the life of every human being. Too often, it is ignored with the hope that the ones who are struggling will get over the sadness, and somehow be back to normal soon. This response is usually due to the support person or group simply not knowing what to say or how to help. The materials presented in Shadowlands can be the resource to fill this gap.
Shadowlands is available under a licensing agreement which allows the licensee to receive electronic versions of the Participant’s Manual and Leader’s Guide which licensee is authorized to reproduce for the agreement-defined purposes. Licensing fees are based on the size or membership of the church or organization.
Leadership of the team delivering Shadowlands at their organization must attend a six-week Shadowlands training program prior to licensing.