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

 

Thursday Evenings - 2019

December 5 - Christmas potluck

Thursday Evenings - 2020

March 19 - Guest Speaker - St. John's Bible - Illumination - The Raising of Lazarus
May 7 - June 18 - 6 week Grief Support Group (excluding June 11)
June 25 - Potluck social
September 17 - Topic - TBD - details to follow
September 24 - October 29 - 6 week Grief Support Group
Monday November 2 - All Soul's Day - Mass - Remembering our loved ones with fellowship to follow
November 19 - Coping with Christmas
December 3 - Potluck social

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.    

2019
March 20 2019 - Experience Music Therapy
June 19 2019 - Potluck
September 19 2019 -Grieving Our Loved Ones - Our Christian Faith with Guest Speaker:  Fr. Freitas
Fall 2019 - September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7:
6 week Heartache to Healing Support Group (pre-registration required) 
November 14, 2019: Coping with Christmas session

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