What's On Mission - March/April 2021

Mission Hospice Society
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Individual/Family One on One
Our trained Bereavement Coordinator provides short
term individual and family support to anyone who needs
the support. Services are designed to meet the individual’s
specific needs and we help people of all ages. We also make
referrals to specialized professionals, if further support is
needed.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Memorial Services
We host a memorial services once a year to remember
your loved ones. Please contact Nathalie Millar for more
information and dates.
Pathways, Adults Support Group
It’s not easy to understand or accept the death of someone
we love. A grief support group is a group of people who
come together to help each other through their grief journey.
Some of the benefits of attending can include connecting with
others who have gone through similar situations, associating
with people who will listen without judgement, new ideas
to help you cope and heal, time to share memories of the
person who passed, and understanding what responses are
natural and normal during grieving
Women's Support Group
The Mission Hospice Society hosts an ongoing weekly
widow’s support group called Tea and Company, which is
a weekly support group for women who have lost a spouse.
This program runs Thursday at 10am in the resource room
of the Mission Hospice Society.
Circle of Friends, Children’s Grief Support Group
This group is aimed at helping children deal with their grief
and how to channel their grief in a positive way through
crafts and sharing they learn to accept their loss and how to
move on. The winter session begins January 24 and runs on
Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:15pm in the Mission Hospice
Society resource room
Camp Zajac
In July of every year we send Bereaved children to enjoy a
few days of camp at Camp Zajac. Horseback riding, archery,
kayaking are some of the great activities these children get
to enjoy. All children, including those who have successfully
gone through our Circle of Friends program are invited to
attend the camp free of charge.
Walking Group
Our walking group provides an opportunity to walk and
talk, while meeting new people who share a common
experience that can provide mutual support and acceptance.
This program combines informal support with fresh air and
exercise.
Compassionate Friends
This is a support group for bereaved parents offered by The
Compassionate Friends Organization. They meet at
the hospice office every second Monday of the Month.
Richard Lepinsky is the trained facilitator for this Chapter.
The mission of The Compassionate Friends: When a
child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and
may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends
provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to
every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter,
a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others
better assist the grieving family.
After Life Conversations
This group has been meeting for over two years at the
Mission Public Library on the first Monday of every
month. This is an open group where people come
together and talk about Near Death Experiences and
the possibility of communications with their loved one
after their passing. This is a very open minded group
and does not follow any particular religion or spirituality
but welcomes all beliefs. It is a safe place where people
whom have lost a loved one can share their experiences
without judgements or advice.
Youth Children Support Groups - In School
This group is for children between the ages of 12-14 who
attend Middle School and have experienced some kind of
loss, such as a person, pet, change in community or school,
separation or divorce, or health. This support group is once
a week for 8 weeks from 2-3pm. After the formal 8-week
sessions, this group will convert to drop-in, and we will be
available to further the discussion and offer support as the
children require. We will have a therapy dog attend on
one or more sessions and have activities, arts, and
discussions relevant to this age group. This group will also
enjoy a field trip and invitations to our other day camps.
*due to COVID 19 some interruption to programs and services
have occurred, therefore we have adjusted our programs to be
COVID safe, please contact the office for details.*
Mission Hospice Society, 32180 Hillcrest Ave.
Tel: 604-826-2235 E: info@missionhospice.bc.ca