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Adult Grief Group
Adult Grief Group is an 8-week facilitator-led grief support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one. This group integrates Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s book ‘Understanding your Grief.’ During each session participants can connect with others who are grieving and participate in compassionate discussions, activities, and education about grief.
This program is being offered in-person at Pilgrims Hospice Society at two different dates and times:
- Monday May 26 to July 14 from 6:30 – 8:00pm
- Thursday Sept. 4 to Oct. 23 from 6:30 – 8:00pm
Partner Loss Grief Group
The Partner Loss Grief Group is a 6-week facilitator-led grief support group for adults grieving the death of a partner or spouse. Using education, activities and discussion, participants can connect with others who are grieving a similar loss and explore their own grief journey.
This program is being offered in-person at Pilgrims Hospice Society on Tuesdays:
- Monday Aug. 11 to Sept. 22 from 6:30 – 8:00pm
Children, Teens, and Families Grief
The Children, Teens and Families Grief Group is an 8-week facilitator-led grief support group for families grieving the death of a loved one. This group draws from Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s ‘Companioning the Grieving Child’ program, while incorporating pet therapy, music therapy, and art therapy. During each session, participants can connect with others who are grieving – children in one group, teens in another, and adults in another. All three groups will focus on a similar theme each week through discussions, education, and activities about grief.
This program is offered in-person at Pilgrims Hospice Society on Thursdays:
- Thursday Oct. 2 to Nov. 20 from 6:00 – 7:30pm
Men’s Cooking Group
Men’s Cooking Group is a 4-week facilitator-led grief support group for men who are grieving the death of a loved one. A trained grief facilitator will provide space for everyone to learn and share about their own experiences with grief. Participants will also prepare a meal at each session, guided by a professional chef, with time to sit down and enjoy it together. All levels of kitchen experience welcome!
This program is offered in-person at Pilgrims Hospice Society on Thursdays:
- Thursday July 10 to July 31 from 10:30am – 1:30pm