Adult Bereavement

The program provides supportive grief counselling to recently bereaved individuals (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. Therapy is also available and may be recommended for individuals who are experiencing more complex issues/trauma related to the death or deaths (no time restrictions). The program also offers education and consultation to community agencies, groups and the general public.

Program Summary:

This program provides supportive grief counseling to bereaved individuals, 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.

Individual assessment
Individual support
Facilitated Support Groups
Widows and Widowers of all ages
Bereaved Parents of Older Children as well as Infants (BPOC Men’s Group is available)
Adults Bereaved by Suicide
Adults Bereaved by Homicide
Adult Grievers (bereaved by death of parent, friend, extended family member)
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.
Brief Supportive Educational Groups in Partnership with Hospice offered throughout the year