Grief is a universal experience that touches people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are an adult grieving a lifelong partner, a teenager mourning a parent, or a family navigating loss together, the journey can feel overwhelming. On November 19, National Grief and Bereavement Day serves as a reminder of the importance of support, [...]
As we approach Children’s Grief Awareness Day on November 21, Chilliwack Hospice Society is committed to increasing understanding of the often invisible struggles faced by grieving children and youth as they cope with death and loss. This day serves as an important reminder for communities across Canada to acknowledge and support young people who have [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society is offering a variety of programs this Fall to provide support to those who are grieving the death of a loved one — human or animal — and caregivers of a dying person. A new format of group grief support, a Coffee and Compassion Circle will offer the experience of compassion in [...]
Chilliwack Foundation grant helps funds extension of Child and Youth Program supports Chilliwack Hospice Society has extended its grief support program for children and youth to include video gaming to better accommodate clients who are neurodiverse with the support of a community grant from the Chilliwack Foundation. According to Child and Youth Program Manager Franceska [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society is pleased to share its calendar of winter programs for the grieving community to participate in, including many continuing options for individual and group grief support. First Step Grief Support Group begins January 30 and meets weekly for eight weeks. The group is best suited for those who have experienced the death [...]
On the third Tuesday in November each year, Chilliwack Hospice Society joins organizations across Canada in recognizing National Grief and Bereavement Day. Join us on November 21 as we honour, show respect for, and advocate for those who are experiencing grief, bereavement, anticipatory grief, and chronic sorrow. Recognizing this significant day gives us an opportunity [...]
Created in 2008, Children’s Grief Awareness Day is recognized by organizations in Canada, the United States, and around the world, on the third Thursday in November each year. The goals of this significant day are to raise awareness of the impact of death on children and the benefits of support, to increase understanding of the [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society, in partnership with Freedom Reins Equine Connections, hosted their annual day of children’s grief activities on Saturday, June 24. Organized by Child and Youth Program manager Franceska Hills, children and their grownups participated in horseback riding, grooming, creative arts, and time for reflection as part of this special day for group grief [...]
For many who celebrate, the Easter season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and renewal. However, holiday weekends can be especially difficult for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. If you have a friend or family member who is experiencing grief this Easter, there are several things you can do to [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society is pleased to release its calendar of winter programs for the grieving community to participate in, including some modalities of grief support new to the Society’s offerings and many returning programs from previous years. A safe, supportive space for displaced Ukrainians who now call Chilliwack home has been created at Chilliwack Hospice [...]
