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
 

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

December 5, 2019 - Christmas potluck

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
September 19 2019 -Grieving Our Loved Ones - Our Christian Faith with Guest Speaker:  Fr. Freitas

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