Adult Grief Support

The death of a loved one can be the most stressful event in a persons life. A wide array of emotions can be experienced, such as sadness, anger, anxiety, and despair. Changes in sleep patterns and appetite can occur, as well as physical illness. These are all natural parts of grieving and the feelings can ebb and flow over time. There is no right way, wrong way, or time limit to grieve. Each person experiences grief in his or her own way, partly based on religious, cultural, social and personal beliefs and partly because of the relationship with the person who died. Bereavement has four basic phases which typically occur: Numbness and shock: usually occurs in the beginning and may last for a brief period. It is useful in helping people function through the initial funeral time period. Feeling of separation: when the feeling of loss or missing the loved one starts to occur. Disorganization: time period when the bereaved is easily distracted and might have difficulty concentrating or may feel restless. Reorganization: toward the end of the bereavement period when the person has begun to adjust to life without the loved one. It is very important to seek out people who may understand your loss: friends, family, therapists, clergy or hospice staff and volunteers. It may take a long time to complete the grieving process, so you need to be patient to allow yourself the chance to grieve. The Adult Bereavement Program provides support to people impacted by the death of a significant person in their lives, regardless of how those deaths have occurred. (illness, sudden deaths such as accidents, suicide, substance use or homicide) We also provide support services to those experiencing anticipatory grief of a significant persons expected death. Program Services for Bereaved Adults One to One Support 10 week Bereavement support groups 10 week Support Group for Parents Who Have Lost their Children to Substance Use and Suicide Coffee Morning for Moms who Have Lost an Adult Child Supportive Steps Walking Group Coffee Mornings Cooking Together Evenings Young Peoples Dinner Evenings Yoga Seasonal Workshops Adult Bereavement Volunteer Training Our Bereavement Support Services are: Confidential Free of charge Professional and/or peer-led Open to children, teens and adults Adjusted to the unique needs of each client

Call (604) 530-1115, or use the website.

Phone

(604) 530-1115

Website

https://langleyhospice.ca/adult-bereavement/