Bereavement Support
Though grief is a natural part of loss, it can also be one of the most difficult experiences of our lives. Grieving is a process and how we grieve is unique to each person, yet it doesn’t mean we need to experience it alone.
If you are experiencing a palliative diagnosis or death of a loved one, we are here to help guide and support you.
Programs We Offer
Individual Anticipatory Bereavement Support: Experiencing a palliative diagnosis of one we love can certainly be a challenging and difficult experience. The uncertainty, the rollercoaster of emotions, the not knowing what to say or how to begin conversations, the stress of caregiving, how to create legacy leaving and memory making… these can all seem quite overwhelming. We are here to support you along the way.
Individual Bereavement Support: One someone we love dies we are left to navigate an often, difficult path. Grief comes in many forms. Each of us will have our own unique way of expressing and experiencing our loss. We are here to guide you along a process that though is normal natural and needed, also can feel isolating, frightening and confusing.
The Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice understands the experience of grief can be a difficult and sometimes confusing and lonely journey. We are here to support you through a variety of programs and support options. Please feel welcome to contact our Bereavement Care Provider for more information.
Maureen Russell
support@ourcommunityhospice.com
519-410-0881
8 Week Bereavement Group for Adults: If you feel support alongside others who are experiencing a similar situation would be helpful to you, the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice offers an 8-week group facilitated by our Bereavement Care Provider. Each week will have a specific topic and participants are encourage to commit to the full 8 weeks to ensure the best experience for themselves and other participants.
Children’s Bereavement: Support is available to children prior, during and after the death of a loved one through individual support, through workshops, our annual bereavement camp and through the availability of specialized grief kits. The Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice are proud partners with the Children and Youth Grief Network and the HUUGS (Help us understand our grief? Program.
Education: Workshops related to Dying, Death, Bereavement, Children’s Bereavement and Hospice Palliative Care are available for LTC, retirement homes, schools, community and health care agencies, service clubs, churches.