‘GOOD GRIEF’ – SUPPORT GROUP

This eight-week series offers information, strategies and reflection in a supportive environment on topics related to the grief experience.

This series is specifically designed for anyone who has experienced the death of someone important to them and who wants to learn how to manage this journey called grief.

Grief services offered through Red Deer Hospice are one way we offer support to members of the community.

Program Information:

• Held weekly for 2 hours over an eight week period
• Meetings are facilitated by successfully trained, compassionate and caring volunteers
• This program offers a group setting for 6 to 10 people to learn together, to receive and offer support, and to find success in coping with their grief
• Held at the Red Deer Hospice
• No charge to attend - Donations Welcomed

Printable Brochure:   'Good Grief' Support Group

For more information, contact our Bereavement Support Coordinator:

Simone Schumacher at 403-309-4344 ext. 105 or simone@reddeerhospice.com

 

GRIEF CONNECTIONS DROP IN TEA

First & Third Thursday of each month - 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

For those who have experienced a loss through death, this program offers an opportunity to connect with others and to learn more about how grief may impact you.  Begins March 4th, 2010 at the Red Deer Hospice.

 

LOSS LECTURES

Throughout the year, we will host workshops and presentations designed to assist those who have suffered a loss, through difficult times such as holidays, special occasions and seasonal changes.

The following 2010 sessions have been scheduled and will be held at the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce:

Thursday, September 23, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.

"The 5 'W's of Grief:  What if . . . ?"

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.

"When Joy and Sorrow Collide"

This workshop has been partially supported by:

H.E.A.R.T.S (Helping Empty Arms Recover Through Sharing)

A Baby Loss Support Program designed to help families through the loss of their baby (including stillborn and miscarriage).  This group will meet the second Thursday of each month at the Bremner Avenue Community Health Unit.

This workshop has been partially supported by:

WALK AND TALK

Monday evenings 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Must pre-register.

 

For more information on dates, times or other inquiries of the above programs, feel free to call our Bereavement Support Coordinator:

                        Simone Schumacher at 403-309-4344 ext. 105 or simone@reddeerhospice.com

 

 

Most people, who have the choice, prefer to die at home. but dying at home can be an overwhelming task for the patient and the family. Trained volunteers can help. They are matched with families and come into the home to provide a companionship role.

Community Hospice Volunteers are screened and trained in the 'Art of Presence.' Their training includes Communication, Emotional Issues of Death & Dying, Grief & Loss, Family Dynamics, Spirituality, Infection Control & other issues related to End-of-Life Care.

Volunteer help by:
• Being there
• Listening
• Reading to patients
• Assisting with building a legacy
• Letter writing
• Recording stories
• Providing relief for the primary caregiver & other caring activities as requested.

NOTE: Volunteers do not provide medical or personal care such as dispensing medications, changing dressings, bathing, etc.

"You matter to the last moment
of your life, and we will do all we can,
not only to help you die peacefully,
but to live until you die."
Dame Cicely Saunders
founder of Modern Hospice Care

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

These community presentations enable individuals to engage with those who are impacted by death and loss in a supportive way.  Providing education helps to decrease isolation due to the lack of knowledge and/or comfort.  Presentations may be designed to focus on, but not exclusive to, "Grief in the Workplace", "Working with Death & Dying", "Communicating Around Loss and Death".

For more information, contact our Bereavement Support Coordinator:

Simone Schumacher at 403-309-4344 ext. 105 or simone@reddeerhospice.com