Resuming March 31, 2025

*Please call 250-767-0141

to register

 

This confidential and inclusive program is designed for up to eight individuals who are experiencing grief resulting from the loss of a beloved friend or family member. Some participants may be grieving a recent loss, while others may find that grief relating to a past death has suddenly been re-ignited by recent events. It provides a connection that transcends differences for those who are in mourning.​

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How the Group Works

 

Offered for repeating eight-week sessions throughout the year, this program encourages participation by grieving individuals regardless of where they are in their process. Through the group, people suffering from a loss learn to work through their grief with compassionate understanding and active listening. It is never intrusive. This is NOT a “therapy” group.

 

Up to eight participants will gather together in a safe and private space using the following guidelines for sharing.

 

·      Respect the confidentiality of what is shared.

·      Speak from your heart, not your head, about your         

·      Listen carefully, deeply and respectfully to what is                   shared.

·      Speak out of the silence and leave a period of silence             between speakers.

·      Expect to speak only once, and be concise in what you           share, until everyone has an opportunity to participate           fully. 

·      Nobody is required to speak; it is fine to pass.

·      Cross-talking while someone is sharing is discouraged.

 

Sometimes participants are asked to speak as they feel led to do so. Other times participants are encouraged to go around in a circle. Nobody is required to speak; it is fine to pass.

 

Each eight-week session can be repeated as often as participants choose throughout the year. Below are the dates:

March 31 – May 19

June 2 – July 21

August 4 – September 22

October 6 – November 24

December 8 – January 26 

 

(If you are a survivor of a death by suicide, please contact the Program Director for guidance.)

 

This support group is co-facilitated by two volunteers who have been trained and serve as a hospice volunteer and an end-of-life doula. They have skill and experience in group facilitation ensuring a safe space for sharing. It is a confidential group of no more than eight participants; it is NOT a substitute for individual therapy.

 

Everyone is welcome on a first-come first-served basis.

Participants are required to complete a PWC Registration Form. If the current program is full there is an opportunity to enroll in an upcoming eight-week program. 

 

Coffee/Tea and goodies are served.

 

This program is free. A donation to the Peachland Wellness Centre is strongly encouraged.

 

For more information, please contact PWC by calling

250-767-0141

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Donations are gratefully received.