Adult Grief and Bereavement
Are you grieving the death of a loved one?
Grief affects everyone in different ways and know you are not alone.
Adult Grief and Bereavement
Our bereavement program offers a diversity of support to help anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. All of our programs are offered in a safe and respectful space to share, listen and receive compassionate support from others. Programs include:
One to One Professional Support:
Counselling allows individuals who are struggling with an impeding loss or loss of a loved one to understand the grieving process, how it impacts them, and gain tools to help process and manage their grief. Counselling is provided in a safe and confidential environment through a number of sessions. In-person, telephone or virtual/video formats are provided or a blend of all three. We work with individuals needs.
Anticipatory Grief Support:
Counselling services are available to individuals experiencing anticipatory grief leading up to a death of a significant family member who is registered on the Central Okanagan Hospice palliative care program of Interior Health. Counselling is beneficial to be able to share experiences, gather information, explore ways to assist their loved one and look at future planning needs. Adults often experience emotions such as helplessness, loss of control, anger, sadness or confusion as to what to do to help are normal feelings to be shared.
Bereavement Support:
Counselling is provided to adults grieving the loss of a loved one and available to anyone who has experienced a loss. Grief affects the bereaved mentally, physically and emotionally.
One to One Volunteer Support:
One-on-one support is offered either in person, by phone or virtual/video formats for individuals looking to speak privately to one of our trained compassionated volunteers.
Grief Groups:
Registered adult grief groups are offered throughout the year. These groups are geared towards specific types of death such as loss of spouse, loss of child, loss of a sibling or friend. Groups are offered in-person and virtual/video formats.
Walking Groups:
The bereavement walking groups meet in both Kelowna and West Kelowna, allowing individuals who are grieving to get outside, enjoy nature and walk with others who have lost a loved one. Groups meet once a week and often meet for coffee afterwards.
Anyone can make a referral to our Bereavement Program. Please contact Ian Kunitski at 250.763.5511 for more information.
Upcoming Programs Spring 2024
Bereaved Parents Grief Group
Eight weeks starting April 29, 2024 to June 24, 2024
Mondays from 10:00am to 12:00 Noon at COHA August Centre (no session on May 20th)
Registration is required by calling Kendall Schultz at 250.763.5511
Spousal Loss Grief Group
Eight weeks starting May 7, 2024 to June 25, 2024
Tuesdays from 10:00am to 12:00 Noon at COHA August Centre
Registration is required by calling Kendal Schultz at 250.763.5511
Evening Adult Grief Group
Eight weeks starting May 7, 2024 to June 25, 2024
Tuesdays from 5:15pm to 7:15pm at COHA August Centre
Registration is required by calling Kendal Schultz at 250.763.5511