Walking Through Grief Support Group (8 weeks)
Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The ‘Walking Through Grief’ Support Group is an 8-week walking support group, open to all adults in the Greater Victoria Community who are bereaved after the death of someone important in their life.
While walking at a relaxed pace in the area near the Chatterton Way Community Support Centre, with the facilitation of a Victoria Hospice Bereavement Counsellor and Bereavement Volunteer, this support group is a way to explore your grief through the movement of walking, being outdoors in nature, and by sharing with and supporting other grievers.
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When: Saturdays, 1030am to approximately 12pm (the first session will be longer) February 8th to March 29th, 2025
Where: Walks will begin at the Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way and will follow the Rithet’s Bog loop.
Who: Limited number of registered participants (adults) who are bereaved following the loss of someone important in their life. Participants will be required to sign a self-declaration form stating they are capable of walking for an hour and have checked in with their doctor if needed. If you are unsure if you can walk this location for this long, please walk the full Rithet’s Bog loop to see if this is possible for you at this time before signing up for this support group.
Sessions: Each session will open and close with participants gathering in a circle with a brief discussion round. In between, participants will head out on an approximately hour-long walk. Except for inclement weather, sessions will run rain or shine.
How: A pre-group intake conversation with a counsellor may be required to discuss your needs, answer any questions you may have, and determine whether the group is a good fit for you at this time.
Fee: There is no charge to attend this group. As we are a donor-funded organization, though not expected, should you be in a position to donate, please follow the link here: Your support is needed | Ways to donate to Victoria Hospice
To Register or to obtain more Information:
Please call bereavement services at 250-519-3040 or Email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca
