Children's Grief

Children’s Grief Support Program
presented by
Vancouver Hospice Society and Vancouver Home Hospice Palliative Care Service


Support group for children
who have experienced the death
of a parent or an important adult


Children who have experienced the death of a parent or another important adult
can benefit from a support group of peers. This program will give the children
an opportunity to share and heal through creative activity and peer support.
At the same time, but in a different room, the parents/guardians will meet to share their stories. Each group is facilitated by professional counsellors and trained volunteers.

5 sessions:

Time: Thursday afternoons: 4:30 – 6 pm

Dates: October 23
November 6th and 20th
December 4th and 11th

Location: Vancouver Unitarian Community Building
949 West 49th Avenue (at Oak St.)


For information or to register
Call Camara at 604-218-5434
or email camaravb@telus.net


Sponsored by the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund

Financial Meltdown

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