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SUMMARY:Grief book review and discussion
DESCRIPTION:When someone we love dies\, we realize for the first time how many books there are on grief. Which one is right for you?\nThis is the first in a series of grief book reviews. In this session\, you will have an opportunity to:\n\nHEAR about the book Bearing the Unbearable by Joanne Cacciatore\, PhD\nDISCUSS the book and find out if it’s right for you\nCONNECT with other grievers\n\nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \n7:30pm – 8:30pm \nvia Zoom \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is for adults who have experienced a significant death loss.\nThis is an interactive session and participants are asked to have their camera on (with reasonable exceptions of course).\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n___________________________________________________________ \nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. \n\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills\, her Grief Care Professional certificate and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing. \nMargarita Miniovich\, MSW\, RSW\, Certified Grief Educator\, has worked in the field of mental health for over 30 years including grief\, loss and bereavement\, as well as anxiety\, depression\, anger\, substance use\, and self-harm. In her practice\, she uses an array of psychotherapeutic modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS)\, psychodynamic and mindfulness-based\, as well as drawing on Somatic approaches and Havening Technique®\, which is a gentle trauma reprocessing technique.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/grief-book-review-and-discussion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
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SUMMARY:Grief Support: Holidays Without Our Loved Ones Potluck & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Do your feelings of grief intensify with winter and the holiday season?\n\n\n\n\nWhether it’s your first holiday season without your Loved One or you have a few under your belt\, this session is designed to help get through it.\n  \nSHARE your situation in a supportive environment\nDISCUSS the unique challenges around holiday season\nCOMMEMORATE your Loved One with food and storytelling \nDuring this session\, we’ll share how we’re feeling about winter and the upcoming holidays\, talk about coping strategies for the season\, and commemorate our Loved Ones with a potluck. \nBring food that tells a story of your loved one! \nPlease note: this group is only available to Ontario residents. \nRegister \n___________________________________________________________ \nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. Donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills\, her Grief Care Professional certificate and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/holiday-without-loved-one/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20250829T140105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T140105Z
UID:7258-1759314600-1762345800@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:You're Not Alone: Six-Week Seniors Grief Support Group (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Losing a loved one is painful and you are not alone.\nAs part of this in-person group exclusively for seniors\, you will have an opportunity to: \n\nSHARE your grief story in a supportive environment\nDISCUSS emotional\, physical and social aspects of life after loss\nLEARN new coping strategies \nSix consecutive Wednesdays \nOct 1\, 2025 – Nov 5\, 2025 \n10:30am – 12:30pm including a light lunch \nLocation: Bloor Gladstone Library – 1101 Bloor Street West ∙ Toronto\, ON \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\nThis is a closed group and participants are expected to attend all sessions (with reasonable exceptions of course).\nUpon receiving your registration\, you will have a phone call or zoom with one of the facilitators to confirm your registration.\n\nRegister \n____________________________________________________________________________ \nThis program is funded by Sienna for Seniors Foundation and brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. \n_____________________________________________________________________________ \nMeet the Facilitators\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills\, her Grief Care Professional certificate and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/youre-not-alone-six-week-seniors-grief-support-group-fall-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20250829T134653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T134653Z
UID:7252-1759258800-1762288200@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:You're Not Alone: Six-Week Grief Support Group (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Losing a loved one is painful and you are not alone.\nAs part of this virtual group\, you will have an opportunity to:\n\nSHARE your grief story in a supportive environment\nDISCUSS emotional\, physical and social aspects of life after loss\nLEARN new coping strategies \nSix consecutive Tuesdays \nSept 30 – Nov 4\, 2025 \n7:00pm – 8:30pm \nvia Zoom \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\nThis is a closed group and participants are expected to attend all sessions (with reasonable exceptions of course).\nUpon receiving your registration\, you will have a phone call or zoom with one of the facilitators to confirm your registration.\nIt is a core value of Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services that grief support be accessible and cost not be a barrier. Limited bursaries are available. Call 647 691 5009 to inquire.\n\n____________________________________________________________________________ \nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills\, her Grief Care Professional certificate and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/youre-not-alone-six-week-grief-support-group-fall-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20250829T152620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T160635Z
UID:7266-1757964600-1757964600@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Modern Loss: An Evening of Candid Community and Conversation about Grief
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author and grief expert Rebecca Soffer (The Modern Loss Handbook) and acclaimed journalist and author David Sax (The Revenge of Analog) for an honest\, heartfelt and even humorous conversation about grief\, renewal\, and transformation.\nTogether\, they’ll explore the universal experience of grief and the growing movement to destigmatize it\, as well as the importance of finding meaning and living more fully in the wake of loss. \nMonday\, September 15 – 7:30 PM\nIn-person: 1700 Bathurst Street\, Toronto\n$30 includes The Modern Loss Handbook \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/modern-loss-an-evening-of-candid-community-and-conversation-about-grief-2/
LOCATION:1700 Bathurst Street\, Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20250409T152010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T153043Z
UID:7140-1753725600-1753731000@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Walking With Grief (July 2025)
DESCRIPTION:CONNECT with other bereaved people outdoors\nREFLECT on your loss\nSHARE your grief journey in an informal environment\nWALK as a group for an hour with optional half hour to socialize afterwards \nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes and plan for the weather of the day. Unless there is a storm\, the walk will go ahead in any weather condition. \nPlease note: this group is only available to Ontario residents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. \n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. She has a Bachelors of Social Work and and Master of Arts in Communal Service. After the sudden death of her beloved brother-in-law\, she went back to school to earn her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department. Along with her sister\, Justine Silver\, Eileen founded the registered charity Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services and began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator. She has been focusing her skills and compassion on assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills\, her Grief Care Professional certificate and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/walking-with-grief-july-2025/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20250409T144610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T141631Z
UID:7128-1752537600-1755647999@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:You're Not Alone: Six-Week Seniors Support Group (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Losing a loved one is painful and you are not alone.\nAs part of this in-person group exclusively for seniors\, you will have an opportunity to: \nSHARE your grief story in a supportive environment\nDISCUSS emotional\, physical and social aspects of life after loss\nLEARN new coping strategies \nSix consecutive Tuesdays \nJuly 15\, 2025 – August 19\, 2025 \n10:30am – 12:30pm followed by a light lunch \nLocation: Barbara Frum Library – 20 Covington ∙ Toronto\, ON \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\nThis is a closed group and participants are expected to attend all sessions (with reasonable exceptions of course).\nUpon receiving your registration\, you will have a phone call or zoom with one of the facilitators to confirm your registration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. She has a Bachelors of Social Work and and Master of Arts in Communal Service. After the sudden death of her beloved brother-in-law\, she went back to school to earn her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department. Along with her sister\, Justine Silver\, Eileen founded the registered charity Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services and began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator. She has been focusing her skills and compassion on assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills\, her Grief Care Professional certificate and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/youre-not-alone-six-week-seniors-support-group-summer-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20250409T151328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T153254Z
UID:7135-1748282400-1748287800@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Walking With Grief (May 2025)
DESCRIPTION:CONNECT with other bereaved people outdoors\nREFLECT on your loss\nSHARE your grief journey in an informal environment\nWALK as a group for an hour with optional half hour to socialize afterwards \nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes and plan for the weather of the day. Unless there is a storm\, the walk will go ahead in any weather condition. \nPlease note: this group is only available to Ontario residents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. \n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. She has a Bachelors of Social Work and and Master of Arts in Communal Service. After the sudden death of her beloved brother-in-law\, she went back to school to earn her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department. Along with her sister\, Justine Silver\, Eileen founded the registered charity Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services and began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator. She has been focusing her skills and compassion on assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills\, her Grief Care Professional certificate and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/walking-with-grief-may-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20250320T125144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T195651Z
UID:7118-1747767600-1750797000@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:You're Not Alone: Six-week Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Losing a loved one is painful and you are not alone.\nAs part of this virtual group\, you will have an opportunity to:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSHARE your grief story in a supportive environment\nDISCUSS emotional\, physical and social aspects of life after loss\nLEARN new coping strategies \nSix consecutive Tuesdays\nMay 20 – June 24\, 2025\n7:00pm – 8:30pm\n720 Bathurst Street; Toronto ON \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\nThis is a closed group and participants are expected to attend all sessions (with reasonable exceptions of course).\nUpon receiving your registration\, you will have a phone call or zoom with one of the facilitators to confirm your registration.\nIt is a core value of Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services that grief support be accessible and cost not be a barrier. Limited bursaries are available. Call 647 691 5009 to inquire.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills\, her Grief Care Professional certificate and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/youre-not-alone/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20250124T010158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T165705Z
UID:7084-1745866800-1745870400@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Grief Support Group: April 2025
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a safe space for bereaved adults to chat about their grief.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTALK ABOUT where you’re at today\nCONNECT with other bereaved adults who get it\nSHARE your grief story \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, Bereavement Educator\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, Grief Care Professional\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing and has facilitated many groups including a pet loss support group.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/april2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20250124T010132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T165411Z
UID:7079-1743447600-1743451200@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Grief Support Group: March 2025
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a safe space for bereaved adults to chat about their grief.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTALK ABOUT where you’re at today\nCONNECT with other bereaved adults who get it\nSHARE your grief story \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, Bereavement Educator\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, Grief Care Professional\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing and has facilitated many groups including a pet loss support group.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/march-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20241128T192319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T193802Z
UID:7055-1740423600-1740423600@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Drop-in Group: Feb 2025
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a safe space for bereaved adults to chat about their grief.\n\n\n\n\n\nTALK ABOUT where you’re at today\nCONNECT with other bereaved adults who get it\nSHARE your grief story \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, Bereavement Educator\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, Grief Care Professional\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing and has facilitated many groups including a pet loss support group.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/drop-in-group-feb-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20241101T185351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T185351Z
UID:7044-1738090800-1741120200@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:You're Not Alone: Six-Week Support Group (Winter 2025)
DESCRIPTION:A six-week support group for adults who have lost a loved one in the past year. \n\n\n\n\nAs part of this virtual group\, you will have an opportunity to:\n\nSHARE your grief story in a supportive environment\nDISCUSS emotional\, physical and social aspects of life after loss\nLEARN new coping strategies\n\nSix consecutive Tuesdays\nJanuary 28 – March 4\, 2025\n7:00pm – 8:30pm\nvia Zoom \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\nThis is a closed group and participants are expected to attend all sessions (with reasonable exceptions of course).\nUpon receiving your registration\, you will have a phone call or zoom with one of the facilitators to confirm your registration.\nIt is a core value of Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services that grief support be accessible and cost not be a barrier. Limited bursaries are available. Call 647 691 5009 to inquire.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills\, her Grief Care Professional certificate and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/six-week-support-group/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20241128T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T191115Z
UID:7049-1738008000-1738011600@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Drop-in Group: Jan 2025
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a safe space for bereaved adults to chat about their grief.\n\nTALK ABOUT where you’re at today\nCONNECT with other bereaved adults who get it\nSHARE your grief story \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, Bereavement Educator\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, Grief Care Professional\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing and has facilitated many groups including a pet loss support group.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/drop-in-group-jan-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20241128T193506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T194312Z
UID:7058-1738004400-1738004400@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:List Of Grief Support Groups 2025
DESCRIPTION:Here is a list of upcoming events. Mark your calendars – come to one\, two\, or as many as you want! Whether your loss is recent or further back\, these sessions are for you. Join our safe space to talk about your grief.\nHappening Mondays at the end of the month. Registration links to come. \n\n\n\n\nVirtual/Zoom Groups – 7:00PM\nJanuary 27th / February 24th / March 31st / April 28th \nWalking With Grief Groups – 6:00PM\nMay 26th / July 28th / August 18th \nVirtual/Zoom Groups – 7:00PM\nSeptember 29th / October 27th / November 24th \n** Registration details posted two months before each group. \n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/grief-support-groups-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20241101T185024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T185445Z
UID:7039-1732737600-1732741200@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Drop-in Group: It's Not the Same: Holidays Without Our Loved Ones
DESCRIPTION:Do your feelings of grief intensify with winter and the holiday season?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether it’s your first holiday season without your Loved One or you have a few under your belt\, this session is designed to help get through it.\n  \nSHARE your situation in a supportive environment\nDISCUSS the unique challenges around holiday season\nLEARN ways to honour and commemorate your Loved One \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills\, her Grief Care Professional certificate and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/its-not-the-same/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240808T232833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T232833Z
UID:7004-1728586800-1731616200@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:You're Not Alone Six-week Fall Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Losing a loved one is painful and you are not alone. \nAs part of this in-person group\, you will have an opportunity to:\nSHARE your grief story in a supportive environment\nDISCUSS emotional\, physical and social aspects of life after loss\nLEARN new coping strategies \nSix consecutive Thursdays\nOct 10 – Nov 15\, 2024\n7:00pm – 8:30pm\nLocation: 450 Broadview Ave\, Toronto \n \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\nThis is a closed group and participants are expected to attend all sessions (with reasonable exceptions of course).\nUpon receiving your registration\, you will have a phone call or zoom with one of the facilitators to confirm your registration.\nIt is a core value of Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services that grief support be accessible and cost not be a barrier. Limited bursaries are available. Call 647 691 5009 to inquire.\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nMeet the Facilitators\n\n\n\n\n\nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing. \nLori Younis\, MSW\, RSW\, is a social worker with over 10 years’ experience helping clients navigate grief and loss. Believing that every individual is the expert of their own experience\, she provides a caring\, compassionate and safe space for clients to feel seen and heard.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/youre-not-alone-six-week-fall-grief-support-group/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240808T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T232433Z
UID:6999-1727618400-1727629200@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating Grief and Loss with Dina Bell-Laroche
DESCRIPTION:An engaging session to help us enhance our capacity to bear witness to our personal grief experience in a healthy way. Join us for an in-person workshop with Dina Bell-Laroche\, Bereavement Specialist\, Grief Doula and Author. This workshop includes a copy of Dina’s book\, participating in a Grief Café\, group discussion\, book signing and time for Q&As. \nThis event is for you if: \n· You have anticipatory grief \n· You are in early grief \n· You are in mature grief \n· You support a griever \nOur current culture is grief and mourning phobic\, not inviting people to recognize\, honour\, and express their grief. Too often\, we are encouraged to stay strong\, be brave\, and focus on the future. Grief is our natural response to death of a loved one. Join us as Dina shares her wisdom to enhance our capacity to bear witness to our personal experience in a healthy way. \nSeptember 29\, 2024\n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n120 Eglinton Avenue East\, Toronto \n\n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \nAbout your Grief Event Facilitator \nDina Bell-Laroche is an Integral Master Coach who has been working in Canada’s elite sport system since 1991 as a business leader with her company Sport Law\, Communications Professional at 5 Olympic Games\, and advocate for ethical sport. Her lived experience with grief and loss after the death of her sister Tracy has shaped how she has navigated the turbulent waters of grief. Through her ongoing thanatology studies at King’s University College\, her certification as a thanatologist\, and her research into holistic and healthier approaches to reconcile loss\, Dina launched her company Grief Unleashed in 2021\, and wrote Grief Unleashed: Moving from the Hole in our Hearts to Whole-Hearted to help us re-imagine a new relationship with life losses.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/navigating-grief-and-loss-with-dina-bell-laroche/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240910T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240808T231650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T231650Z
UID:6995-1725964200-1728993600@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Seniors You're Not Alone Six-week Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:A six-week support group exclusively for seniors who have lost a loved one in the past year.\nLosing a loved one is painful and you are not alone. \nAs part of this in-person group exclusively for seniors\, you will have an opportunity to: \nSHARE your grief story in a supportive environment.\nDISCUSS emotional\, physical and social aspects of life after loss.\nLEARN new coping strategies. \nSix consecutive Tuesdays\nSeptemeber 10 – October 15\, 2024\n10:30am – 12:00pm followed by a light lunch. \nLocation: North York Central Library \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\nThis is a closed group and participants are expected to attend all sessions (with reasonable exceptions of course).\nUpon receiving your registration\, you will have a phone call or zoom with one of the facilitators to confirm your registration.\n\nThis program is funded by Sienna for Seniors Foundation at Toronto Foundation and brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 30 years. She has a Bachelors of Social Work and and Master of Arts in Communal Service. After the sudden death of her beloved brother-in-law\, she went back to school to earn her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department. Along with her sister\, Justine Silver\, Eileen founded the registered charity Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services and began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator. She has been focusing her skills and compassion on assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nSonia Comiré\, Registered Psychotherapist\, has a background in community hospices\, helping people of all ages to navigate the challenges of illness\, caregiving\, death and grief. She has worked with people from different cultures\, backgrounds and identities\, and with people experiencing complicated and traumatic grief. \nHer life experience has taught her that we are all flawed human beings in need of compassion and kindness and often feel alone in our struggles when in reality these struggles are a part of the common human experience. In mid-life she decided to change her career path and follow her passion for helping people. Sonia completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She also completed additional training in grief\, palliative care\, caregiver support\, narrative therapy\, cognitive behavioural therapy\, and trauma therapy\, as well as a certification in Child Grief and Bereavement.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/seniors-youre-not-alone-six-week-grief-support-group/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240814T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240808T230613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T230613Z
UID:6986-1723658400-1723663800@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Walking with Grief Aug 2024
DESCRIPTION:Walk in nature and connect with others who have experienced a loss. \n\n\nCONNECT with other bereaved people outdoors\nREFLECT on your loss\nSHARE your grief journey in an informal environment\nWALK as a group for an hour with optional half hour to socialize afterwards \nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes and plan for the weather of the day. Unless there is a storm\, the walk will go ahead in any weather condition. \nPlease note: This group is only available to Ontario residents. \nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing and has facilitated groups including a pet loss support group.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/walking-with-grief-aug-2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240405T201510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T201510Z
UID:6902-1715281200-1715284800@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Drop-in Group - May
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a safe space for bereaved adults to chat about their grief. \nTALK ABOUT where you’re at today\nCONNECT with other bereaved adults who get it\nSHARE your grief story \nPlease note: \nThis group is only available to Ontario residents. \nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing and has facilitated groups including a pet loss support group.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/monthly-drop-in-may/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240507T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240311T154321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T154321Z
UID:6868-1715106600-1715106600@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:You're Not Alone: Six-Week Support Group (Spring 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Losing a loved one is painful and you are not alone.\nAs part of this in-person group\, you will have an opportunity to:\n \n\nSHARE your grief story in a supportive environment\nDISCUSS emotional\, physical and social aspects of life after loss\nLEARN new coping strategies\n\nSix consecutive Tuesdays\nMay 7 – June 11\, 2024\n6:30pm – 8:00pm \nLocation: 18 Centre Street\, Thornhill \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\nThis is a closed group and participants are expected to attend all sessions (with reasonable exceptions of course).\nUpon receiving your registration\, you will have a phone call or zoom with one of the facilitators to confirm your registration.\nIt is a core value of Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services that grief support be accessible and cost not be a barrier. Limited bursaries are available. Call 647 691 5009 to inquire.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/youre-not-alone-six-week-support-group-spring-2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240405T194639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T194639Z
UID:6898-1713985200-1713988800@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Drop-in Group: April 2024
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a safe space for bereaved adults to chat about their grief. \nTALK ABOUT where you’re at today\nCONNECT with other bereaved adults who get it\nSHARE your grief story \nWednesday\, April 24th\, 7-8PM \nLocation: Zoom \nPlease note: \nThis group is only available to Ontario residents. \nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing and has facilitated groups including a pet loss support group.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/monthly-drop-in-april2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240325T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240216T201852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T201852Z
UID:6864-1711396800-1711400400@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Drop-in Group: March 2024
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a safe space for bereaved adults to chat about their grief. \nTALK ABOUT where you’re at today \nCONNECT with other bereaved adults who get it \nSHARE your grief story \nPlease note: this group is only available to Ontario residents. \n_________________________________________________________ \nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n  \n\n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing and has facilitated groups including a pet loss support group.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/monthly-drop-in-group-march-2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240216T201459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T201603Z
UID:6862-1710874800-1710880200@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Early Grief: Three-Week Support Group (Spring 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Has your grief changed – or not changed – in unexpected ways since your loss years ago? \nAs part of this virtual group\, we will discuss: \n\nLiving with new realities including changed relationships\nHow to deal with reawakened grief\nWhat prolonged grief disorder actually is (and if you have it)\nContinuing bonds and commemoration\nFinding meaning/ post-traumatic growth\nTopics generated by the group\n\nThree consecutive Tuesdays + one follow-up session \nMarch 19\, 26\, April 2 + April 30\, 2024 \n7:00pm – 8:30pm \nvia Zoom \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\nThis is a closed group and participants are expected to attend all sessions (with reasonable exceptions of course).\nUpon receiving your registration\, you will have a phone call or zoom with one of the facilitators to confirm your registration.\nIt is a core value of Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services that grief support be accessible and cost not be a barrier. Limited bursaries are available. Call 647 691 5009 to inquire.\n\n____________________________________________________________________________ \nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. \n\n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/beyond-early-grief-three-week-support-group/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20231201T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T163230Z
UID:6741-1709035200-1709038800@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group for Professionals - Feb 2024
DESCRIPTION:This group is targeted to professionals who work in the mental health and social service sector\, who are working through grief associated with clients in their workplace. Developed as a response to feedback from professionals experiencing client loss and looking for support and community\, this pilot project will be facilitated by social workers with expertise in grief. \n  \n\nTuesdays\n12Noon – 1:00pm \n\n  \n\nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\n\n  \n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nGaela Mintz\, MA\, MSW\, is passionate about improving the lives of individuals and families. Prior to opening a full-time private practice\, Gaela worked at children’s mental health agencies and the Toronto District School Board’s Gender-Based Violence Office. Gaela has extensive experience providing therapy and consultation to young people. She has sub-specialties in the areas of sexual violence and supporting individuals with LGBTQ+ identities.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/grief-support-group-for-professionals-feb-2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Moncton:20240226T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Moncton:20240226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240117T151257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T151257Z
UID:6843-1708977600-1708981200@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Drop-in Group: Feb 2024
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a safe space for bereaved adults to chat about their grief. \nTALK ABOUT where you’re at today \nCONNECT with other bereaved adults who get it \nSHARE your grief story \n  \n\nThis program is brought to you by Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services\, a registered charity. This monthly drop-in group is offered free of charge – donations are graciously accepted via our website. \n\n  \n\nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\n\n  \n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing and has facilitated groups including a pet loss support group.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/monthly-drop-in-group-feb-2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20231201T160757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T155956Z
UID:6729-1706641200-1709665200@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:You're Not Alone: Six-week Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Losing a loved one is painful and you are not alone.\n  \nAs part of this virtual group\, you will have an opportunity to: \nSHARE your grief story in a supportive environment \nDISCUSS emotional\, physical and social aspects of life after loss \nLEARN new coping strategies \n  \nSix consecutive Tuesdays \nJanuary 30 – March 5\, 2024 \n7:00pm – 8:30pm \nvia Zoom \n  \nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\nThis is a closed group and participants are expected to attend all sessions (with reasonable exceptions of course).\nUpon receiving your registration\, you will have a phone call or zoom with one of the facilitators to confirm your registration.\nIt is a core value of Good Grief! Bereavement Healing Services that grief support be accessible and cost not be a barrier. Limited bursaries are available. Call 647 691 5009 to inquire.\n\n  \nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/youre-not-alone-six-week-grief-support-group/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20240108T170218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T170218Z
UID:6754-1706126400-1706130000@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Drop-in Group - Jan 2024
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a safe space for bereaved adults to chat about their grief. \n  \n\nTALK ABOUT where you’re at today \nCONNECT with other bereaved adults who get it \nSHARE your grief story \n\n  \n\nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\n\n  \n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nJustine Silver\, BSc\, CMP\, was thrown into the world of grieving after the unexpected passing of her husband several years ago. With the support of family\, friends\, professional and group counselling\, Justine was able to access tools and techniques to help her move forward. She combines these skills and professional experience to help others navigate through loss\, creating a welcoming group experience. Justine is passionate about group support as a tool for healing and has facilitated groups including a pet loss support group.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/monthly-drop-in-group-jan-2024/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240123T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055058
CREATED:20231201T163050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T163655Z
UID:6739-1706011200-1706014800@goodgriefhealing.ca
SUMMARY:Grief Support Group for Professionals - Jan 2024
DESCRIPTION:This group is targeted to professionals who work in the mental health and social service sector\, who are working through grief associated with clients in their workplace. Developed as a response to feedback from professionals experiencing client loss and looking for support and community\, this pilot project will be facilitated by social workers with expertise in grief. \n  \n\nTuesdays\n12Noon – 1:00pm \n\n  \n\nPlease note: \n\nThis group is only available to Ontario residents.\n\n  \n\nRegister \n  \nMeet the Facilitators \n\n\n\nEileen Jadd\, MA\, RSW\, has been working for community service organizations in Toronto\, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 25 years. Having obtained her certificate in Bereavement Education from the University of Toronto Social Work Continuing Education Department\, Eileen began her role as a group facilitator and Bereavement Educator and has been focusing her skills in assisting the underserved grief-stricken population of the GTA. \nGaela Mintz\, MA\, MSW\, is passionate about improving the lives of individuals and families. Prior to opening a full-time private practice\, Gaela worked at children’s mental health agencies and the Toronto District School Board’s Gender-Based Violence Office. Gaela has extensive experience providing therapy and consultation to young people. She has sub-specialties in the areas of sexual violence and supporting individuals with LGBTQ+ identities.
URL:https://goodgriefhealing.ca/event/grief-support-group-for-professionals-jan-2024/
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