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SUMMARY:Victoria Hospice Grief Café
DESCRIPTION:A grief cafe is a social gathering of people experiencing bereavement who wish to talk about their own experience and listen to the experiences of others. \nWhen you arrive at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, you will be greeted by one of the volunteer facilitators. You’ll be invited to choose a drink or a snack and find a seat at one of the tables. The volunteers will introduce the format of the session and provide some short prompts to help guide conversation at the tables. You’ll have an opportunity to share your own story\, if you wish\, and to listen to the experience of others. \nPlease be aware that these sessions are social in nature and not a substitute for medical care or counselling. \nThere is no charge to attend\, however seats are limited and sessions fill up quickly\, so please do not request a ticket unless you plan to attend. If you have a ticket but can’t attend\, please call and let us know (250-519-3040) so that we can offer your seat to someone else. \nAlso\, this is not a drop-in event so\, please arrive prior to the start so that you have time to settle in. \nSeats may be reserved through the EventBrite link below.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/victoria-hospice-grief-cafe-29/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Victoria Hospice Grief Café
DESCRIPTION:A grief cafe is a social gathering of people experiencing bereavement who wish to talk about their own experience and listen to the experiences of others. \nWhen you arrive at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, you will be greeted by one of the volunteer facilitators. You’ll be invited to choose a drink or a snack and find a seat at one of the tables. The volunteers will introduce the format of the session and provide some short prompts to help guide conversation at the tables. You’ll have an opportunity to share your own story\, if you wish\, and to listen to the experience of others. \nPlease be aware that these sessions are social in nature and not a substitute for medical care or counselling. \nThere is no charge to attend\, however seats are limited and sessions fill up quickly\, so please do not request a ticket unless you plan to attend. If you have a ticket but can’t attend\, please call and let us know (250-519-3040) so that we can offer your seat to someone else. \nAlso\, this is not a drop-in event so\, please arrive prior to the start so that you have time to settle in. \nSeats may be reserved through the EventBrite link below.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/victoria-hospice-grief-cafe-30/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Parents Supporting Grieving Children and Youth (4 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services is offering a four-week support group for adults supporting children and youth who are grieving the loss of a parent or caregiver . \nOpen to any adult who is the primary caregiver for a grieving child or youth\, including parents\, extended family\, foster parents\, or other guardians. \nTopics\n•an overview of child and youth bereavement \n•grief at various developmental stages \n•how to talk about grief as a family \n•activities and resources for the grieving family \n•time for connecting with other parents and caregivers \n  \nIf you are interested in registering\, please call our office at 250-519-3040 or by emailing hospice.bereavement@islandhealth.ca \nWhen: Thursdays 4-6 pm Oct 23-Nov 13\, 2025 \nWhere: Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre102-4450 Chatterton Way. \nSpaces are limited so participant attendance is required at all four sessions. \nThere is no childcare available on-site\, and children and youth cannot be left unaccompanied in the reception area.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/parents-supporting-grieving-children-and-youth-4-weeks/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Online Bereavement Support Group (8 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Hospice Bereavement Services is offering a virtual 8-week support group for adults who are bereaved after the death of someone important in their life. \nFacilitated by a bereavement counsellor\, this group incorporates grief education\, discussions\, sharing and support\, and therapeutic activities. The group aims to enhance one’s sense of community and belonging\, create space to grieve\, explore grief education\, promote discussions between members\, share about your person\, and support the healing and adaption process for each group member. \nMORE DETAILS \nWhen: Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm\, October 23rd to December 11th\, 2025 \nWhere: Online on Zoom. A camera\, microphone\, and a larger device (not a phone) that can support the Zoom platform is required. \nWho: A limited number of pre-registered participants to enhance comfort (A commitment to attend all 8 sessions is requested) \nHow: A pre-group interview with a counsellor is 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. We have a variety of grief support options and want to ensure we are best meeting your needs at this time. \nFee: 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 \nTo register or to obtain more Information: \nPlease call Bereavement Services at 250-519-3040 or email Hospice.Bereavement@islandhealth.ca
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