ONGOING PROGRAMS NEW THIS FALL! Support & Share Night Yoga & Meditation (weekly) Yoga and Meditation for People Living with Grief: This will be a weekly, ongoing, drop-in program, with yoga and meditation alternating weekly throughout the year. When: 7 - 8 pm, Day of Week: Wednesday evenings Location: 213 - 211 Bronson Ave. Suggested fee: $10 Everyone welcome regardless of ability to pay The yoga sessions will be facilitated by Jessica Puckering. During the three years of her mother's terminal illness, Jessica turned to yoga as a way to navigate the eye of the storm. Yoga opened Jessica's Monthly, throughout the year “The pilgrimage through grief is a process that takes time, patience and often the help of others.” Dr. Earl A. Grollman. For over 35 years, this program has been supporting individuals and families who find themselves navigating the unpredictable journey of grief. It is often the first program we recommend to be experienced if you are a newcomer to BFO programs. It provides an educational component and a peer support group component. Each month we begin with a guest speaker or short film on grief, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in one of the 5 peer support groups that are led by our caring and compassionate volunteer facilitators. The 5 peer support groups include: Loss of Spouse, Loss of Child, Perinatal Loss eyes to a system of healing and grounded her when (miscarriage/baby born still/Infant under 1 year) the loss of her mother threatened to undermine the Loss of Parent/Sibling/Friend, Loss by Suicide relevance of other relationships in her life, particularly the relationship with her Self. Years later, Jessica continues to draw on yoga to guide her life. This will be a gentle hatha class suitable for all. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothing. Additional yoga mats will be available. The meditation will be facilitated by Ketevan Chigogidze from the Art of Living Foundation. It will Registration: NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED st Day of Month: 1 Tuesday of every month Time: 7 - 9 pm Location: 2400 Alta Vista Drive (St. Timmothy’s Presbyterian Church) Suggested fee: $10/person or $20/family Everyone welcome regardless of ability to pay Support & Share Day Weekly, throughout the year include guided meditations and breathing techniques for relaxation. As part of these sessions, participants will be given tools that can be practiced independently “In life, everyone grieves. But despite what you may hear, you will do the ‘work of mourning’ in your own way.” Alan Wolfelt at home. Bereaved Families of Ontario – Ottawa Region The Bronson Centre, Suite 303 211 Bronson Ave Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5 W: www.bfo-ottawa.org P: (613) 567-4278 E: [email protected] Deborah [email protected] Robin Our weekly peer support day program provides an immediate opportunity to connect and share with others who are journeying through the wilderness of grief. A peer support group, for all losses, is facilitated by trained volunteers who have also experienced grief and loss. Registration: NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Day of Week: Thursdays, every week Time: noon to 1:30pm Location: Room 306, 211 Bronson Avenue Suggested fee: $10/person Everyone welcome regardless of ability to pay PLACE PHOTO HERE, Bereaved Families of OTHERWISE DELETE BOX Ontario – Ottawa Region Autumn 2014 Schedule of Programs & Events “Grief is a solitary journey. No one but you knows how great the hurt is. No one but you can know the gaping hole left in your life when someone you know has died. And no one but you can mourn the silence that was once filled with laughter and song. It is the nature of love and of death to touch every person in a totally unique way. Comfort comes from knowing that people have made the same journey. And solace comes from understanding how others have learned to sing again.” -Helen Steiner Rice Please contribute to individual and community healing by forwarding this information to your community contacts Storytelling Workshop 10wk Adult Closed Groups Start: POSTPONED until late winter 2015 BFO is looking for volunteers to tell their stories of loss and grief, hope Every spring and fall we offer additional programming and healing. These are short stories to be shared at our Support and to support individuals in a deeper exploration of the Share programs, special events, or presentations to community wilderness agencies. of their grief. Participants have an This workshop is appropriate for people who have opportunity to connect with each other for 10wks, participated in a BFO closed group, been a long-term participant in one listening and sharing, exploring and reflecting on their of our Support and Share programs, or who are already volunteering personal experiences as they heal and grow in their with BFO. grief. Contact Robin at [email protected] or call (613) 567-4278. These 10 wk groups are facilitated by trained grief program is overseen by mental health professionals. We provide a secure and supportive environment to help individuals understand and express their grief . 3-Day Grief & Bereavement Support Training For individuals/groups of professionals or volunteers who are in contact with the bereaved and who would like to learn more about grief, the REGISTRATION from October 6th - 27th needs of the bereaved and how better to support them using a peer to Please contact Deborah Krogan at (613) 567-4278 or peer model. This course incorporates individual and group work, and [email protected]. the opportunity to learn from each other's personal experiences. Please GROUP: Loss of Spouse come prepared to participate. 2hrs weekly, 9 wks NEW Start Date: November 5, 2, 19, 26, December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21 Day of week: Wednesdays Time: 7-9pm Location: McEvoy Shields, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Rd) When: November 7th (9:30 – 4:30), Nov 8th and 9th (9 – 4 pm) GROUP: Loss of Parent/Sibling/Friend 2hrs weekly, 10 wks, Start: October 29, November 5, 2, 19, 26, December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21 Day of week: Wednesdays Time: 7-9pm Location: McEvoy Shields, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Rd) GROUP: Loss of Child 2hrs weekly, 10 wks, Start: January 7th to March 11th Day of Week: Wednesdays Time: 7-9pm Location: The Bronson Center (Suite 303), 211 Bronson Ave Weekly Companioning Walk is postponed until Spring ~ Henri Nouwen Voices of Youth ‘Hope After Suicide’ facilitators who have experienced the same loss, and the Sharing our pain is the beginning of healing. Here we can see how close sorrow and joy can be. When I discover that I am no longer alone in my struggle And when I start experiencing a new “fellowship in weakness,” Then true joy can erupt, Right in the middle of my sorrow. Where: May Court Hospice, 114 Cameron Avenue For more info or to register, contact Robin: [email protected] Remembrance Tree Ceremony For over 20 years, the memorial event has offered individuals and families in the Ottawa region a touching and visible way to remember their loved ones who have died. Evergreen trees are a symbol of peace in many cultures and traditions. All are welcome to participate in this special event. When: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Time: 6:30 pm NEW Location!: The Bronson Center Theatre 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa 9 wk Youth Group NEW Start Date: Oct 30 - Nov 27 and Jan 8 - 29 Day of Week: Thursdays Time: 6-8pm Location: The Bronson Centre (Suite 303), 211 Bronson Ave The benefits of connecting with other peers to reduce isolation and experience hope is well documented. This fall, BFO is extending our support to youth (13-16 yrs and 17-20yrs) in our community, who have been affected by suicide. A peer group can be an important and valuable source of help for survivors. Youth can benefit enormously by sharing their concerns and feelings within a group of peers who have, like themselves, experienced guilt, anger, confusion, social ostracism, shame, fear or depression after a suicide loss. The intention of our 'Hope After Suicide' program is to help reduce the stigma associated with talking about suicide and suicide loss and inspire hope and transformation in youth who are faced with the challenge of understanding suicide. Both facilitators in this 10 week program have direct, personal experience with facing the reality of a loved one's death by suicide as well as professional experience in helping other survivors work through their often complicated grief journeys. Phone REGISTRATION from th th The event begins with personal stories of hope and healing. October 6 - 27 Following the storytelling, a short, half-hour dedication and lighting ceremony acknowledges the memories of our loved ones who have died. As each person lights a candle in memory and honouring of their loved-one, the physical space of the event gradually transforms from darkness into light. The ceremony takes place to the accompaniment of live harp music. There are many other special elements to this event…please stay tuned for more details and how to register in November. Please contact Deborah Krogan at (613) 567-4278 or [email protected] Proudly supported by The Royal Bank of Canada and their 'Believe in Kids Pledge'
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