Category: Bereavement

Jan 2020 | Bereavement

Walking as Therapy for Grief

This letter was written by Lynda Corby to Betty Anderson, a Victoria Hospice bereavement counsellor...

Dec 2019 | Bereavement

Article: Grief and the Holidays

December can be full of celebration. Lights and decorations adorn households and family gatherings fill the calendar. The month can be also be one of difficult for those who have lost a loved one.

Nov 2019 | Bereavement, News Releases

Victoria Hospice Launches Child & Youth Grief Podcast

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 marks the third annual National Bereavement Day in Canada, a day to advocate for grief and bereavement resources and reinforce the idea that grief is a part of life...

Nov 2019 | Bereavement

Article: How Relationships Endure Through Loss

“Even though a loved one dies, your relationship with them does not.” This is something we say often at Victoria Hospice. If you have lost someone who is important to you – whether they are a partner, child, parent, or friend – the idea that you will “get over it” does not resonate.

Sep 2019 | Bereavement, News Releases

Victoria Hospice Opens Community Support Centre

Victoria Hospice is celebrating their largest expansion of services in 30 years, with the opening of a Community Support Centre on Chatterton Way in Victoria...

Sep 2019 | Bereavement

Article: How to Support a Friend Who is Grieving

When a friend or loved one is grieving, it can impact many aspects of their life. It may be hard to know how to offer help and support. Bereavement counselors at Victoria Hospice offer this advice...

Aug 2019 | Bereavement

Article: Learning to Live With Loss

When a loved one dies, the thoughts and emotions that come with that loss can be intense and confusing. As grief counselors, we often encounter a question that, by contrast...