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SUMMARY:Walking Through Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Walking Through Grief Support Group is an 8-week\, registered 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 going for a walk 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\, through being outdoors in nature\, and through being with other grievers in this supported group experience. \nWhen: Running from May 6 to June 24\, 2023\, these sessions will take place on Saturday mornings starting at 1030am and will be approximately 1.5 hours (end time may vary). The first session will be longer than the subsequent sessions (until 12:30pm). \nWhere: Walks will begin at the Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way \nWho: 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.  \nSessions: Each session will open and close with participants gathering in a circle. In between\, participants will head out on an approximately hour-long walk. \nTo Register: 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. \nCost: There is a group fee of $70\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds; bursaries to cover this cost\, in part or in full\, are available. \nPlease contact us at Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca or call 250-519-3040 to be put on the waitlist to register for this support group or for more information.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/walking-through-grief-support-group-3/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Room to Grieve\, Space to Heal (8 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the impacts of the opioid crisis and substance use on individuals and families\, Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services offers an eight-week support group for adults who are grieving someone who has died by a toxic drug/substance-related death.  Facilitated by a bereavement counsellor and bereavement volunteer\, the group incorporates grief education\, sharing and support\, therapeutic activities and exploration. \nThe group aims to enhance one’s sense of community and belonging\, explore unique features of grief in response to a substance use-related death\, and support the healing process of grief. \nWhen:              \nWednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm from May 10 to June 28\, 2023. A commitment to attend all eight sessions enhances the value of the group experience. \nWhere: \nWe will meet in an outdoor park close to the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre on Chatterton Way\, weather permitting. If weather is poor on any group date\, the group will meet virtually via Zoom or in our group at the centre. \nWho: \nLimited number of registered participants (adults) who are bereaved following the loss of someone important in their life to a toxic drug or substance use-related death. \nTo Register: \nA pre-group intake call with a counsellor is required in order to discuss your needs\, answer any questions you may have\, and determine whether the group is a good fit for you at this time \nCost: \nThere is a group fee of $70\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds; bursaries to cover this cost\, in part or in full\, are available. \nPlease contact us at Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca or call 250-519-3040  for more information.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/room-to-grieve-space-to-heal/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Spring Journal Group (online)
DESCRIPTION:When grief and loss leave you empty handed\, picking up a pen can help. The next journal group starts Friday\, May 12\, 2023.  \nDid you know the writing process\, specifically journaling\, can be a very effective tool for working through grief? This Spring Journal Group\, facilitated by a Victoria Hospice Bereavement Counsellor\, is a seven-week support group focused on bereavement following the death of someone important to you. \nIf you are grieving and would like to learn more about journal writing\, you may be interested in this group. We provide a safe space for participants to access and explore their experience with grief.  No writing experience is required to participate – just an interest in writing. \nDates:  Fridays from 10 am – 12 pm\, May 12 – June 23 \nFee: $70 for seven sessions\n• Limited number of participants\n• Please register no later than May 5 at noon to reserve your spot\n• A commitment to attend all the sessions will enhance the value gained from the group\n• This group runs online on Zoom platform (you must have access to a device that can have a Zoom account and has a microphone and camera). \nContact Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca or 250-519-3040 to register. \nNo one will be turned away for lack of funds: bursaries are available.  \nLearn more about the Journal Group: https://victoriahospice.org/journal-group-writes-their-way-through-grief-2/
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LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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