Retreat helps parents, family members heal from violent deaths of loved ones
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Parents and other family members who have lost loved ones to gun violence need a chance to heal.
That chance came this weekend, at a retreat hosted by Rincon Family Services: Operation Parents for Peace and Justice. The event was held Saturday at the North Lawndale Christian Center, 3750 W. Ogden Ave.
The event featured a variety of programs to enrich the mind, body, and spirit.
The retreat offered family members classes on wellness, therapy, and meditation sessions, among other programs.
The goal was to help them process their grief - and open up about recovering from the violent loss of a loved one.
Organizers provided photos of the event.
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