Bereaved Families of Ontario - Midwestern Region and Spectrum facilitate a virtual discussion on grief and grieving from a 2SLGBTQIA+ perspective. Registration is required through the KPL website.

Anticipatory grief refers to the feelings and emotions you have before a death or loss (of any kind) occurs. It is commonly experienced when there is a terminal diagnosis or when we know a death is likely. In this virtual education session facilitated by BFO, you will learn more about what anticipatory grief is, as […]

In this virtual session, you will learn about the grief that may occur after the death of a parent, whether biological or chosen. You will learn about the factors that may influence the grief experience and find out how to navigate the complexities of grief if the relationship with a parent or parental figure was […]

When you’re grieving, commemorations, no matter what you honour or observe, can be a time of overwhelming emotions, new challenges and unrealistic expectations. This session, hosted by Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region (BFO) acknowledges the difficulties these special days can bring and discusses coping strategies to help you through. All are welcome to […]

When you’re grieving, special occasions can be a time of overwhelming emotions, new challenges and unrealistic expectations. This education session acknowledges the difficulties special days can bring and discusses coping strategies to help you through. This session, in partnership with Interfaith Community Counselling Centre, takes place on Thursday December 7 2023 from 6:30 to 7:30 […]

The death of a grandparent can be shocking and painful. While this loss is commonly experienced, and may come after a long life or a long illness, it does not lessen the impact or the grief experienced. For many, grandparents were parental figures, which can be difficult to explain to someone who has not had […]