Many grief support organizations offer 4 – 8 week programs throughout the community. However due to demand, the waiting lists are often long . After several inquiries from widows who were finding it difficult to find support, ORA’s widows’ support circle was launched in the summer 2019.

This is an 8 week session, and you are welcome whether this would be a first or a repeat session. You decide how many sessions would be helpful to you. We do consider ‘the first year phenomenon’ when it comes to grieving the loss of a partner. We gear our programs keeping this cycle in mind for it is important to recognize and honour the passing of those special moments, such as holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries, and other important life events that are especially difficult to honour in the first year.

We offer conversation around loss and grief, and provide direction with healthy coping skills that can help you weather the storm.

This circle will be facilitated by Cathy Hamilton who has led several small groups on grief and mourning, during her time as a Minister with the Laurentian Area Ministry.

Course Information:

Time:

7:00 - 9:00 pm (Montreal)

Dates:

• Tuesday Evenings (8 Sessions)
• March 30, 2021
• April 6, 2021
• April 13, 2021
• April 20, 2021
• April 27, 2021
• May 4, 2021
• May 11, 2021
• May 18, 2021

Maximum number of participants 8 - 10

Please note that these are closed groups once registration is complete, and so only requires a ONE-TIME REGISTRATION.

Cost:

Though many of our programs are offered free of charge to the community; please consider a donation to help offset costs.

Testimonials

“ORA offers a safe space. I felt I was not alone walking with others who understood.”

“ORA was a Godsend and a lifeline!”

“At times I felt so lost, confused, angry…. I was happy and relieved to discover that I wasn’t crazy, but rather what was happening to me was part of my grieving process. ”

Virtual Course Details

• A Zoom link will be provided before the class starts.
• The Zoom room will open at 6:45 pm to allow participants to enter and get settled.

DISCLAIMER:

ORA Loss & Living Program offers peer support groups and informational workshops. We are not professional grief counsellors. For professional grief counselling please consult a local professional.

WAIVER:

By registering for this event you agree to respect the various beliefs, values and boundaries of others.