Bereavement Seminars

The Adult Bereavement 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 an understanding of the grieving process, as well as learning and implementing healthy coping strategies.

The program also offers ongoing seminars about coping with grief, and consultation to community agencies, groups, and the general public.

Upcoming Sessions
NOTE: Participants who arrive more than 15 minutes late to a session will be asked to re-register for another seminar at a later date.
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Attendees will learn about the effects of grief, common reactions, appropriate expectations, healthy coping strategies, and taking care of oneself. Support, normalization, and suggested strategies to help cope, regardless of when or how the death occurred, are offered.
2026 REGISTRATION
Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 10:30am-12:30pm

This session focuses on emotional regulation, explores various emotions including navigating guilt, as well as mindfulness information and techniques. Recommend attending Bereavement Seminar #1 before this session, if possible.
2026 REGISTRATION
Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 10:30am-12:30pm
Monday, April 20, 2026 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 10:30am-12:30pm

Open to caregivers of adolescents and children who have experienced a death loss, to help understand developmental phases and strategies to support children and teens. Seminar focus: what is grief, common indicators of grief in children, helpful family strategies, when it’s time to get help.
2026 REGISTRATION
Monday, January 26, 2026 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Monday, May 4, 2026 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm

For more information, please contact mhp@cmha-wecb.on.ca or call 519-255-7440 x234.