After losing someone very precious to me I met with Debbie and worked through "Beyond the Broken Heart". As I dealt with such deep, deep grief, I really appreciated talking with someone who had been through something similar. Debbie has such a heart for the Lord and such a love for people. The time spent talking with Debbie was much appreciated and needed. I'm thankful Debbie has felt the call to minister to people during such difficult times.
Grief Ministry
Compassion and support through life's deepest losses.
Grief Ministry
Compassion and support through life's deepest losses.
You Don't Have to Walk Through Grief Alone.
Grief can leave us feeling lost, broken, and unsure of what comes next. Beyond the Broken Heart offers a place to be heard, find support, and take the journey one step at a time.
You Don't Have to Walk Through Grief Alone.
Grief can leave us feeling lost, broken, and unsure of what comes next. Beyond the Broken Heart offers a place to be heard, find support, and take the journey one step at a time.
You Don't Have to Walk Through Grief Alone.
Grief can leave us feeling lost, broken, and unsure of what comes next. Beyond the Broken Heart offers a place to be heard, find support, and take the journey one step at a time.
01 / THe program
Beyond the Broken Heart
Has your heart been broken by the death of someone you love, or by another loss that has left you grieving? You don't have to navigate it alone.
The 12-week support program explores the challenges of grief and offers practical coping strategies. Using Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough, we provide space to talk, reflect, and work through loss at your own pace.
The 12-week support program explores the challenges of grief and offers practical coping strategies. Using Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough, we provide space to talk, reflect, and work through loss at your own pace.
12 weeks
Personal support
Weekly Support
A place to be heard
01 / THe program
Beyond the Broken Heart
Has your heart been broken by the death of someone you love, or by another loss that has left you grieving? You don't have to navigate it alone.
The 12-week support program explores the challenges of grief and offers practical coping strategies. Using Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough, we provide space to talk, reflect, and work through loss at your own pace.
The 12-week support program explores the challenges of grief and offers practical coping strategies. Using Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough, we provide space to talk, reflect, and work through loss at your own pace.
12 weeks
Personal support
Weekly Support
A place to be heard
01 / THe program
Beyond the Broken Heart
Has your heart been broken by the death of someone you love, or by another loss that has left you grieving? You don't have to navigate it alone.
The 12-week support program explores the challenges of grief and offers practical coping strategies. Using Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough, we provide space to talk, reflect, and work through loss at your own pace.
The 12-week support program explores the challenges of grief and offers practical coping strategies. Using Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough, we provide space to talk, reflect, and work through loss at your own pace.
12 weeks
Personal support
Weekly Support
A place to be heard
02 / FIND THE SUPPORT THAT FITS
You Can Take This One Step at a Time.
Grief is personal, and support can look different for each person. We offer a few ways to connect:
One-on-one, in person
Meet individually with Debbie for personal support.
One-on-one, by Zoom
Connect from home, especially if you live farther away.
Group support
If there is sufficient interest, a group may be arranged.
02 / FIND THE SUPPORT THAT FITS
You Can Take This One Step at a Time.
Grief is personal, and support can look different for each person. We offer a few ways to connect:
One-on-one, in person
Meet individually with Debbie for personal support.
One-on-one, by Zoom
Connect from home, especially if you live farther away.
Group support
If there is sufficient interest, a group may be arranged.
02 / FIND THE SUPPORT THAT FITS
You Can Take This One Step at a Time.
Grief is personal, and support can look different for each person. We offer a few ways to connect:
One-on-one, in person
Meet individually with Debbie for personal support.
One-on-one, by Zoom
Connect from home, especially if you live farther away.
Group support
If there is sufficient interest, a group may be arranged.
03 / MEET YOUR SUPPORT LEADER
Walking Alongside You
Island FMC has offered Beyond the Broken Heart since 2014, led by Debbie LaRocque.
Debbie understands the pain of grief through the loss of her son in 2006, her brother in 2007, and both parents in 2016 and 2017. Her own experiences have shaped her understanding of loss and her desire to walk alongside others who are grieving.
Debbie understands the pain of grief through the loss of her son in 2006, her brother in 2007, and both parents in 2016 and 2017. Her own experiences have shaped her understanding of loss and her desire to walk alongside others who are grieving.
03 / MEET YOUR SUPPORT LEADER
Walking Alongside You
Island FMC has offered Beyond the Broken Heart since 2014, led by Debbie LaRocque.
Debbie understands the pain of grief through the loss of her son in 2006, her brother in 2007, and both parents in 2016 and 2017. Her own experiences have shaped her understanding of loss and her desire to walk alongside others who are grieving.
Debbie understands the pain of grief through the loss of her son in 2006, her brother in 2007, and both parents in 2016 and 2017. Her own experiences have shaped her understanding of loss and her desire to walk alongside others who are grieving.
03 / MEET YOUR SUPPORT LEADER
Walking Alongside You
Island FMC has offered Beyond the Broken Heart since 2014, led by Debbie LaRocque. Debbie understands the pain of grief through the loss of her son in 2006, her brother in 2007, and both parents in 2016 and 2017. Her own experiences have shaped her understanding of loss and her desire to walk alongside others who are grieving.
You Are Not Alone.
You don't need to have the right words or know what to do next. If you're grieving, you're welcome to reach out and ask about support.
Contact Debbie LaRocque
705-246-2714
Take the first step when you're ready.
You Are Not Alone.
You don't need to have the right words or know what to do next. If you're grieving, you're welcome to reach out and ask about support.
Contact Debbie LaRocque
705-246-2714
Take the first step when you're ready.
You Are Not Alone.
You don't need to have the right words or know what to do next. If you're grieving, you're welcome to reach out and ask about support.
Contact Debbie LaRocque
705-246-2714
Take the first step when you're ready.
Stories of Hope and Healing
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Grieving the loss of a loved one is an incredibly difficult time in someone's life. It is an emotional roller-coaster that is difficult to navigate and seemingly impossible to disembark from. When my wife of 44 years lost her battle with cancer I was totally unprepared for a life without her and to say I had many "up and downs" as I struggled with my new reality as a widower, would be an understatement.
So what do you do? Everyone deals with the grieving process differently and while it is true that over time, the pain of a loss will diminish as we "get on with getting on", there is help available. One of the best decisions I ever made, was to join Debbie's Grief Ministry group and our weekly meetings became a very important part of my healing journey.
The Grief Ministry program is well thought out, interesting, thought provoking and challenging. However what really makes this program work is Debbie herself! Her ability to share her experiences with grieving, her quiet compassionate nature and her ability to facilitate conversation on difficult topics within the group was remarkable and healing. These meetings became an important part of my life and certainly were very helpful as I navigated the "rough road" of healing from a great loss.
I should also mention that Debbie is an excellent baker and always brought delicious treats to our meetings!!
K.W.
Even though we were going through different stages of grief and came from different life experiences, it was comforting and healing to gather with others who were experiencing the same emotions and heartache. It was a safe space where others would actively listen and I knew they understood and could identify with what I was experiencing. It was helpful to just talk things through instead of keeping it bottled up inside. Gathering together once a week with others who understood my grief helped me to feel and know that I was not alone in this journey, and that was a comfort to me.
S.M.
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