Programs and Events Calendar
Grief Support Programs
Living with Loss (Virtual)
Living with Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+. This is a space to connect with others are grieving a death of any kind. You do not have to attend every group session. You are welcome to join at any point in your grief journey and attend for as long as you […]
Living with Loss (Virtual)
Living with Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+. This is a space to connect with others are grieving a death of any kind. You do not have to attend every group session. You are welcome to join at any point in your grief journey and attend for as long as you […]
Forever Changed: Conversation Cafe
Guelph Public Library (East Side) 1 Starwood Drive, Guelph, ON, CanadaWe are proud to be partnering with Nightingale Centre as part of their Conversation Cafe series. An out-of-order death such as child loss breaks a person in a way that is not fixable or solvable. Families will learn to pick up the pieces and move forward, but their lives will never be the same. Every […]
Living with Loss by Substance Use (Virtual)
The Living with Loss by Substance Use peer support group is for adults 18+ grieving a death by drugs or alcohol. The goal of this group is to lessen stigma, encourage dialogue and host a welcoming space for you to learn to heal. All Living with Loss groups are led by two trained peer support volunteers who are […]
Living with Loss (In-person)
Living with Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+. This is a space to connect with others are grieving a death of any kind. You do not have to attend every group session. You are welcome to join at any point in your grief and attend for as long as you need […]
Living with Loss (Virtual)
Living with Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+. This is a space to connect with others are grieving a death of any kind. You do not have to attend every group session. You are welcome to join at any point in your grief journey and attend for as long as you […]
Living with Loss (Virtual)
Living with Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+. This is a space to connect with others are grieving a death of any kind. You do not have to attend every group session. You are welcome to join at any point in your grief journey and attend for as long as you […]
Facilitator Training: Day One (Virtual)
ALL FACILITATORS: Introduction to staff, the organization, and the other trainees Learn what peer support is Review of guidelines and purpose of group Creating safety and trust as a facilitator The importance of setting boundaries How to support yourself/how we support you Equity work at BFO Learn more about facilitator training or apply today.
Living with Loss by Substance Use (Virtual)
The Living with Loss by Substance Use peer support group is for adults 18+ grieving a death by drugs or alcohol. The goal of this group is to lessen stigma, encourage dialogue and host a welcoming space for you to learn to heal. All Living with Loss groups are led by two trained peer support volunteers who are […]
Facilitator Training: Day Two (In-person)
ALL FACILITATORS: Your role as a facilitator (and co-facilitator) How to prepare for group Setting up the physical space How to be an active and empathetic listener Working with emotions Essential facilitator skills and interventions Trauma-informed care Dealing with challenging behaviours and common difficulties in group Review of the suicide risk protocol Learn how to […]
Facilitator Training: Day Three (In-person)
Half day, required for child/infant loss facilitators, optional for others: The stages of group development Group process Story sharing (everyone shares their story) Closing a group Learn more about facilitator training or apply today.
Living with Loss (In-person)
Living with Loss is a peer grief support group for adults 18+. This is a space to connect with others are grieving a death of any kind. You do not have to attend every group session. You are welcome to join at any point in your grief and attend for as long as you need […]