Child Grief Support Programs Winter/Spring 2010

The type of support that children receive during their bereavement can impact their health, social relationships and future success in school. Our programs are designed to empower children to transform grief from a painful experience into one of deep learning and personal growth.

Children's Support Group (children 5-13)
This support group is ideal for children who have experienced a loss due to death. The first and most important lesson will be that they are not alone. Over eight 1½-hour sessions, children are encouraged to process their grief through a variety of friendship-building and grief-related activities. Wednesdays beginning March 24, 2010 LHS Day Camps (Children 5-12 yrs.)
Our day camps are an excellent opportunity for bereaved children to learn how to better support themselves and their peers through the challenging rite of passage that comes with grief. Through games, crafts and commemorating activities children strengthen resiliency skills needed to navigate future losses and life transitions.
Spring Series: Sat. Apr. 24, Fri. Apr. 30 & Sat. May 1/10
(registration deadline for Spring Series - April 12/10)
Summer Series: Wed. July 14, 21, 28/10
(registration deadline for Summer Series - July 5/10)

Camp Chrysalis
This four-day retreat is ideal for children ages 7 to 13 who have participated in a loss support program and would like four days of fun, sharing and celebration of the values, and insight that working through a loss gifts us with. This camp is designed and supervised by bereaved youths from our Leadership Training Program. Thurs. Aug. 19 - Sun. Aug. 22/10 (registration deadline for Camp Chrysalis - August 2/10)

There are no fees for our programs but pre-registration is required.

For more information, contact
Jane Corkish, Child & Teen Bereavement Coordinator
Langley Hospice Society
604-530-1115
janecorkish@langleyhospice.com

Support Groups for 2010
Groups are offered free of charge, but pre-registration is required.
Please call (604) 530-1115 to register, or for more information.

Children's Grief Support Program
Langley Hospice offers a Grief Support Program for children ages 5 - 11 years who have experienced the loss of someone significant in their life. During group, children are encouraged to explore feelings of grief through the use of story, crafts, play, writing and movement within a safe and nurturing environment. There are no fees for the groups but pre-registation is required. For more information, please call Jane at 604-530-1115.

2010 Teen Grief Support Groups
Langley Hospice Society offers Support/Discussion Groups for Teens who have lost an important person in their lives to death. There are no fees for attending groups but pre-registration is required. For more info please contact Jane at 604-530-1115.

2010 Adult Grief Support Groups
Langley Hospice offers Adult Grief Support Groups to provide support to those grieving the death of someone significant in their lives. These groups provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can explore ways to better understand the grief journey. There is no charge for participation in the groups; for more information or to register, please call Angelika at 604-530-1115.

Basic Hospice Training
This ten-week, 30-hour hospice training is designed to provide the basic skills and knowledge you need to give emotional support to dying and/or grieving people and their families. The training is offered twice yearly and classes fill up quickly. Contact Fernande to register.