Walking as Therapy for Grief
This letter was written by Lynda Corby to Betty Anderson, a Victoria Hospice bereavement counsellor...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...