Grief Support

MINISTRY TO THOSE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE, OR A SIGNIFICANT LOSS 

Grief support provides companionship on the long journey through the grief process.  St. Michael’s  Parish offers a 6 week grief support program that follows the process developed by Dr. Bill Webster, an experienced leader in grief counselling.  This group provides fellowship for the journey through loss and grief.   All who have suffered a loss are welcome, regardless of how much time has passed since your loss.

This program is offered every Spring and Fall.  There is no fee, but you must register.
We cover a new topic every week, watch a short video and have discussion.  The topics consist of:

Week 1 – The Experience of Grief
Week 2 – What is Grief
Week 3 – Understanding the Process of Grief Avoidance
Week 4 – Confronting the Reality – Grief Attacks, Guilt, and Anger
Week 5 – Confronting Adjustments, Including Loneliness
Week 6 - Reorganization
 

Join us September 19, 2019 at 7pm in the Parish Centre:

Grieving Our Loved Ones - Our Christian Faith
Guest Speaker:  Fr. Freitas

Our upcoming session dates for the 6 week program
(pre-registration required) :

Fall 2019 - September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7

Coping with Christmas session - November 14, 2019

Christmas potluck - December 5, 2019

Contact us for information about our 2020 session dates:
Email - parish@stmichaelw.ca

Following the 6 week program, ongoing support is offered with additional sessions and socials throughout the year.    

March 20 2019 - Experience Music Therapy
June 19 2019 - Potluck

Please contact our parish office for more information, upcoming dates and to register.