Grief and Loss Support Groups
Loss Through Death Group
Offered In association with the Vancouver Center for Loss and Bereavement and Living through Loss Counselling Society of BC, this group is for people experiencing the loss of a loved one through death.
The loss of someone you care for may bring the greatest emotional pain one can ever experience. For many people, the resulting feelings of loneliness, sadness, fear and abandonment are overwhelming, and one’s identity, self-esteem and sense of purpose in life may also suffer.
Through lectures, sharing and written exercises, group members learn to adjust to the pain of loss, restore their self-esteem, and regain hope and energy for the future.
Facilitated by professional grief & loss therapists. Groups have a limited enrollment.
Duration: 6 weeks
This is a closed therapy group. Registration in advance is required.
After the Care, After the Loss
A Unique Support Group for Spousal/Partners,Adult Children, Family & Friends who have suffered a death due to Alzheimer & Dementia related diseases
The Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC is beginning a support group for individuals who have provided care and support to a loved one who suffered from Alzheimer’s or Dementia related disease. After the death their is no real focused care and support other than one on one counselling or general loss through death groups.
Those who may benefit from this group are individuals who have supported and provided care to a loved one suffering with Alzheimer’s or Dementia related disease, and now after the death are looking for support and understanding in how to adjust to the death.
Facilitated by professional grief & loss therapists. Groups have a limited enrollment.
Duration: 6 weeks
This is a closed therapy group. Registration in advance is required.
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Death of an Adult Child
A Support Group for parents, family and friends who have suffered the death of an adult child to opioid or alcohol overdose.
The Living through Loss Counselling Society of BC(LTLC) is offering a support group for parents, family and friends who have suffered the traumatic and sudden death of an adult child due to opioid or alcohol related overdose.
The Society has supported over the past 18 months a significant number of parents and family members who have lost their loved one to drugs or alcohol. Assessing a gap in the community support and grief and loss care needed, LTLC will be offering a six (6) week support group
Facilitated by professional grief & loss therapists. Groups have a limited enrollment.
Duration: 6 weeks
This is a closed therapy group. Registration in advance is required.
Upcoming Support Groups
Refund and Cancellation Policy.
If you would like to withdraw from a support group, please contact the agency at least three business days before the support group begins to be eligible for a refund (less a $50 administration fee). No refund will be given for withdrawal from the support group after week 1.