The program provides therapy to bereaved individuals who are at risk of complex grief/trauma (up to two years after the death). Facilitated support groups based on type of death or relationship to the deceased offer peer support and education which promote understanding of grieving process, as well as learning and implementation of healthy coping strategies. The program also offers ongoing seminars about coping with grief and consultation to community agencies, groups and the general public.
Program Summary:
This program provides therapy to bereaved individuals who are at risk of complex grief and/or trauma as well as education and consultation to community agencies, groups and the general public. Facilitated support groups based on type of death or relationship to the deceased offer peer support and education which promote understanding of grieving process, as well as learning and implementation of healthy coping strategies.
- Structured therapy for individuals experiencing traumatic death and complicated grief
- Facilitated Support Groups
- Widows and Widowers of all ages
- Bereaved Parents of Older Children as well as Infants
- Adults Bereaved by Suicide
- Adults Bereaved by Homicide
- Adult Grievers (bereaved by death of parent, friend, extended family member)
- Educational Seminars
- Community Group and Public Educational Presentations about grief and supporting grieving individuals
- Annual Candlelight Vigils for those bereaved by Suicide, Homicide and the death of a child.
Eligibility:
Windsor and Essex County Residents 14 years of age and older who have experienced a recent loss through death.
How to Access the Service:
By appointment. Please contact 519-973-4435. You may have to leave a message.
Funding:
No charge.
Service Hours:
The regular business hours are 8:30 to 4:30 at the agency Monday to Friday. Services are available until 8:00 pm Monday to Thursday by appointment.
Resources:
Holiday Grief Information Sessions – December 5, 2019 – 6-7:30 p.m.
Bereavement Information Sessions -January-June 2020
Parenting Through Grief Sessions – January-May 2020
Dr. Andrew Wolfelt – Grief Mourning Basics
Grief & Bereavement Support Services – Heart & Soul Project
Appropriate Expectations for Yourself in Grief
Taking care of yourself when you are bereaved
Understanding the difference between grieving and mourning
WE Podcast – Mental Health Matters: Grieving Through the Holidays