Bereavement Support Group (In Collaboration with Hazel Burns Hospice) – Zoom
Alzheimer Society of Toronto2024-07-15T21:16:40-04:00This 8-week online support group meets to provide participants with an opportunity to support each other through the grief and bereavement process. Both practical and emotional needs will be explored to help participants cope with a loss.
Learning Objectives:
– Opportunity to share insights and experiences with each other related to their personal caregiving experiences, as well as grief and bereavement
– Learn from others on adjusting to the loss and their own changing relationship to self and others.
– Discuss and share different strategies regarding selfcare including discussion on stages of grief (various frameworks), finding meaning and exploring feelings related to loss and loneliness.
– Receive updated information on where to seek additional supports if desired
Session dates:
Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm, starting Sept 4th ending Oct 23rd.
– Week 1 – Wed Sept 4th
– Week 2 – Wed Sept 11th
– Week 3 – Wed Sept 18th
– Week 4 – Wed Sept 25th
– Week 5 – Wed Oct 2nd
– Week 6 – Wed Oct 9th
– Week 7 – Wed Oct 16th
– Week 8 – Wed Oct 23rd
* Please note, participants are expected to commit to all 8 sessions listed above. Kindly register only if these dates work for you. Your contact information will be shared with Hazel Burns Hospice who will contact you regarding screening. Please check your junk/spam if you do not receive a confirmation email upon registration. Zoom information will be provided via email approximately 24-48 hours prior to the first session. This program is not a crisis support. For crisis support, you may call Distress Centres of Greater Toronto at 416-408-4357 (408-HELP) or visit www.dcogt.com.
Registration is required and closes on August 7th at 11:59 pm.
If you’re having trouble registering, please let us know by emailing: intake@alz.to
THIS EVENT IS FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS/PARTNERS/FAMILY/FRIENDS.
If you are a formal Healthcare Provider, please see program offerings: https://alz.to/courses-learning-programs/