GRIEFSHARE
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Please contact Nancy Costello for more information (n-costello@hotmail.com)
Our next session will be held on Saturdays at 10am
Please register here:
It is said that the 3rd Monday of January is the saddest day of the whole year. This is thought to be brought about by several factors. It is no doubt due to the let down which often occurs after Christmas, financial worries brought about by over spending, lack of discipline with eating habits over the holidays, as well as diminished daylight and the cold dark nights.
And this mind-set could be even more significant this year due to the added challenges of COVID-19 - sadness and disappointment over the inability of the usual gatherings with loved ones and friends, and of course the inevitable concerns about the ongoing pandemic.
However, we have good news. We hosted a webinar featuring Counsellor Linda Lambert of Kardia Counselling, Nutritional Consultant Sarah Hobbs and Pastor Trevor Main along with a very special video exploring this topic further and giving us tips about how to overcome the blue feelings we might be experiencing.
Suicide
It's probably not a topic that you discuss very often, and even if suicide hasn't been on your mind, it has likely been on the mind of someone you love and care about. It is estimated that the grief and distress from each suicide impacts 136 people.
On Monday November 2, 2020 at 7pm we hosted a webinar on ZOOM that focused on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. The webinar focused on how to give help, and there was also be some information on how to get the help available.
You can watch the webinar on our YouTube Channel by clicking the link below.
Here are some numbers you can contact if you or someone you know is in a crisis:
Canada - Suicide Prevention 1-833-456-4566
Canada - Kid's Helpline – phone 1-800-668-6868
- text 686868
USA - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Go to your local hospital
Tell someone
- “Grieving a Suicide: A Loved One’s Search for Comfort, Answers and Hope” by Albert Y.Hsu – available on amazon.ca
- GriefShare online support group – visit griefshare.org
