Grief and Loss Supports
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"Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves ebbing and flowing.
Sometimes the water is calm and sometimes it is overwhelming.
All we can do is learn to swim."
- Vicki Harrison
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For Adults
Registration is mandetory. Please call 905-387-2448 ext. 2206 or email support@kemphospice.org
- January 25th
- February 1st
- February 8th
- February 22nd
- March 1st
- March 8th
- March 15th
- March 29th
- April 5th
- January 27th
- February 3rd
- February 10th
- February 17th
- February 24th
- March 3rd
- March 10th
- March 17th
- March 24th
- March 31st
- Drop-in format – join us for one or any of our monthly meetings!
- Virtual - on zoom with a secure login
- New topic each session. Led by trained volunteers.
- January 19 - Grief, Interrupted - Grieving during a Pandemic
- February 16 - Mind, Body, Soul - The Ways We Grieve
- March 16 - Refueling On teh Grief Journey
- April 20 - Rituals and Keeping Connected
- February 2 - Anticipatory Grief 101
- February 9 - Caregiving During Global Uncertainty
- February 16 - Putting the SELF back into Self-Care
- February 23 - Pit stops and Detours: A Caregiver's Journey
- March 2 - Navigating Special Days
- March 9 - Keeping Connected
- January 14 - Grief, Interrupted - Grieving during a Pandemic
- February 11 - Mind, Body, Soul - The Ways We Grieve
- March 11 - Refueling On the Grief Journey
- April 8 - Rituals and Keeping Connected
No previous experience is required. Participants will need to dresscomfortably, have a comfortable chair to use during session, a journal ornotebook, as well as a scarf or belt which may be used in somemovements.
All classes will take place on a secure videoconference meetingplatform. Participants must RSVP to each session(s) they wish to attendin order to receive the secure login information.
Group beginning February 2021- dates and times to be confirmed. Please get in touch with our Supportive Careteam for more information and to register!
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. Call 905-387-2448 ext.2230 or childandfamily@kemphospice.org
For children, families and young adults
“Gaming” Through Grief 10-13 yrs old
Need a computer for zoom and either an ipad, iphone or android device.
Download game “Apart of Me” from the app store
“A World Built to Guide you through your darkest moments”
Registration is mandatory.
Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm
Feb 3
Feb 10
Feb 17
Feb 24
March 3
March 10
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Games Night - For Ages 7 - 17
YOU CAN JOIN US FOR ONE OR FOR ALL SESSIONS.
Games Night will be held virtually the last Thursday of every month from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Registration is mandatory to receive the zoom link
• October 29
• November 26
• January 28
• February 25
• March 25
• April 29
• May 27
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Family Nights
Email childandfamily@kemphospice.org for future dates.
YOU CAN JOIN US FOR ONE OR FOR ALL SESSIONS.
Family Nights provide an opportunity for families to meet like minded and experienced people. Children, youth and caregivers who have experienced the death of a family member or very close friend can join our family nights. Family Nights will be offered virtually.
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY AS KITS WILL BE PROVIDED
Family Nights happen once a month on the folowing dates
• October 22
• November 19
• December 17
• February 18
• March 18
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Story Time Explorers - for ages 6 - 10
YOU CAN JOIN US FOR ONE OR FOR ALL SESSIONS.
For all 6- 10 year olds who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Join us for a virtual storytime and craft.
• February 2
• February 9
• February 16
• February 23
• March 2
• March 9
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Peer Group For Youth 13 - 17
YOU CAN JOIN US FOR ONE OR FOR ALL SESSIONS.
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice provides a place for youth to come together. Through participation in facilitated peer groups, they find understanding, stability and support. Registration is mandatory as a zoom link for the 8 week session will be provided
All group sessions are held from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
2021 Dates TBA
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For Parents and Caregivers
YOU CAN JOIN US FOR ONE OR FOR ALL SESSIONS.
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice provides a place for parents & caregivers to come together. Through participation in facilitated peer groups, they find understanding, stability and support.
All group sessions are held from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
2021 Dates TBA
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Cooking Up Care - for ages 12 - 17 (Full)
DELAYED START- PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR UPDATE
Email childandfamily@kemphospice.org for future dates.
Our chef will guide the youth through the recipe from the pre delivered Cooking Up Care box. Zoom will be used as we make the meal together and then our grief facilitators and other group participants will connect over dinner.
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY AS KITS WILL BE PROVIDED
Cooking up care is a 6 week virtual program held from 6:30–8:30 p.m. on Mondays
• January 11
• January 18
• February 1
• February 8
• February 19
• February 22
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Through The Lens - A photo vision club for youth 13 - 17
(Full For Fall)
Email childandfamily@kemphospice.org for future dates.
Any child or teen, ages 13-17, who has experienced the death of a family member or very close friend can join the group. No photography experience necessary. Come and learn how to connect and remember through the beauty of photography. All group sessions are held VIRTUALLY on wednesdays from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
• February 3rd
• February 10th
• February 17th
• February 24th
• March 3rd
• March 10th
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Writing Grief Songs youth 13 - 17 (Full for Fall)
Email childandfamily@kemphospice.org for future dates.
Any child or teen, ages 13-17, who has experienced the death of a family member or very close friend can join the group. No song writing experience necessary. Come and learn how to connect and remember through song. Participants will need a camera o phone with camera options to participate
All group sessions are held IN PERSON (OPTION FOR VIRTUAL) from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
2021 Dates TBA
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Grief can be one of life's most difficult journeys and one that you need not travel alone. Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice can provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to share your story with others who have experienced a similar loss.
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice is dedicated to providing quality, volunteer-based bereavement support services to individuals and their families in Hamilton, free of charge.
Goals of the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Bereavement Program:
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To provide a safe space to explore grief, however, works best for the individual
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To reduce isolation by connecting with other bereaved people
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To normalize the grief experience
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To nurture the resiliency of bereaved people by identifying their own inner resources and coping