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SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN & TEENS

The death of a parent, sibling, grandparent, or someone close can be devastating for children and teens of all ages. Children experience a range of intense emotions including: sadness, anger, fear, and guilt. They often feel isolated and unable to talk about the death with peers who have not had a similar experience. They may also be reluctant to share their grief with surviving family members for fear of upsetting them. Too often, children end up grieving alone and don't have the tools or language to get support.

GRIEF, YOUTH & MENTAL HEALTH WEBINAR 

Art Expression Support Group

We offer up to 12 individual peer support sessions for children and youth ages 6-17. Sessions can last up to 30 minutes via Zoom or telephone for those 6-12 (Zoom is preferred) or via telephone for those 13-17. The Zoom sessions may be guided by an art-based activity related to grief and bereavement (based on preference and resource availability). Unfortunately we do not currently offer ongoing support groups for children or youth under the age of 18. However we do our best to provide time-limited support groups for these ages. 

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Please check back at a later date for updates on whether groups for children or youth will be offered.

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SESSIONS

(AGES 6+)

Drawing Face

Common topics discussed in these sessions includes Coping Strategies, Exploring Support Systems, Expressing Emotions, Other Life Changes, and much more.

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Please call 905-848-4337 or email info@bereavedfamilies.ca to leave us with your contact information and we will be in touch within 10 business days. You may also complete an online intake by visiting our intake form.

 

If you are filling an intake out on behalf of someone below the age of 16, please complete our "Minor Grief Support Form" on our intake page (with their information and relationship to the deceased). Referrals from professionals and family members can be made on behalf of youth, however, consent from those 16+ must be provided.

ABOUT US

The Centre for Grief and Healing

(also known as Bereaved Families of Ontario - Halton/Peel) is a local, registered charitable organization offering compassion and care for individuals dealing with the death of a loved one.  

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CONTACT

T: 905-848-4337

 

A: 610-33 City Centre Drive

Mississauga, ON L5B 2N5

 

E: info@bereavedfamilies.ca​​​​​​​​​​

DONATE TODAY

The Centre for Grief and Healing (also known as Bereaved Families of Ontario - Halton/Peel) is a local, registered charitable organization that relies on donations to sustain our programs. Make a donation today!

Registered Charity #118803667RR0001

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We want to acknowledge the land on which we gather, and where the Centre for Grief and Healing (BFO-H/P) operates. This land has been and is still inhabited by many Indigenous Peoples since the last Ice Age which was 13,000 years ago. In particular, we acknowledge the territory of the Anishinabek-Ojibway/Chippewa, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee peoples. The land that is home to the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people. We are grateful to now be on the land that is the land of Indigenous Peoples since time began.

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The land we are presently on is under the stewardship of the Mississaugas of the Credit, who are the signatories of the treaty and holders of the area. We recognize that the land we are on was taken away through colonization, oppression, and expropriation. In the hopes for a better future and building relationships, we recognize, require, and honour what is in the truth and reconciliation report and the calls to action. We acknowledge and are grateful for having the privilege of being where we are, for this land, and for the Indigenous Peoples who have and continue to inhabit this land.

 

This Land Acknowledgment was created in collaboration with Indigenous Elder, Cat Criger. 

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