When our grief is so unbearable and overwhelming, we can search desperately for “diversions” that can provide some relief, however momentary, from our pain. When does escapism serve us well? When can it complicate our grief? Please register to join this insightful discussion.

In this discussion workshop, we will reflect upon the strategies we have found have helped us get through these difficult dates and seasons. Where do we find meaning and solace during these times?

In this discussion workshop, we will reflect upon the strategies we have found have helped us get through these difficult dates and seasons. Where do we find meaning and solace during these times?

There is increasing recognition that our grief often moves in a non-linear fashion, rather than moving through a clear and predictable set of stages. Even so, theories—from the stages theories of Elizabeth Kubler Ross to the task theories of William Worden—can shed light on our experiences of bereavement.

In this online discussion workshop, we look at the great amount we have in common and the huge range of differences between us. Where does it intersect with other types of grief? What can make us less likely/more likely to connect with others who have a different set of grief experiences?

An online discussion workshop in which we explore as a group how COVID-19 has coloured our existing grief for our children, siblings and grandchildren.

In this "Topics Around Grief" discussion workshop, the facilitators will draw upon their own bereavement experiences to open group discussion on where parent and sibling grief are similar, where parental grief and sibling grief are unique from one another, and how parents and siblings can support one another.

Thinking about TERMINOLOGY
We invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop. Here, we will identify and discuss the terminology commonly used to describe experiences of grief and bereavement. What do we think of the terms that we hear? Which terminology do we feel particularly captures and properly represents our experiences of grief? Are there some we feel would benefit from review? Are there some that are definitely not ok with you?

Thinking about TERMINOLOGY
We invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop. Here, we will identify and discuss the terminology commonly used to describe experiences of grief and bereavement. What do we think of the terms that we hear? Which terminology do we feel particularly captures and properly represents our experiences of grief? Are there some we feel would benefit from review? Are there some that are definitely not ok with you?

We invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop where we will identify valuable forms of grief support we have received from friends, family, professionals, and colleagues.

We invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop where we will identify valuable forms of grief support we have received from friends, family, professionals, and colleagues.

We invite your participation in a discussion which looks at how we manage in a culture that tends to classifies grief in finite terms (e.g. 3 days compassionate leave, expectations... Read more »

“Words have the power to transform one’s day from happy to sad or vice versa…” Please join us in a relaxed and welcoming environment to reflect upon times when the words of others have (words, a sentence, a story, or an act) left us feeling hurt, even devastated … or, alternately, deeply grateful. Bereavement is a time when the power of words can seem especially strong. We will carefully explore what it was about the words, the sentence, the context in which it was said, etc. that had its power in helping or hindering. Perhaps it wasn't the words themselves, but the tone, that made the difference. Unlike the famous saying, our words and the words of others can hurt, but equally they can enliven and enrich.

The impact of bereavement can create such stress that it can lead to estrangement from family members and friends. This session explores a therapeutic approach called Narrative Therapy, in particular its tools such as letter writing or "storying" an event. These tools can be especially healing when people have experienced estrangement, and this session will demonstrate why.e the difference.