Peer Support
Common Ground
Our evening grief groups typically involve 5-10 individuals meeting with 1-2 professional counsellors that specialize in helping families with children and teens adjust to the changes in their lives when someone close to them has died.
All grief groups begin with all participants, counsellors, and volunteers sharing a prepared dinner together before the session commences. Every week, our counsellors explore different grief-related topics through discussion and interactive activities.
Common Ground
This 8-week evening group for teens in grades 7-12 offers a safe place for participants to explore their grief experiences with their peers.
- Topics of discussion may include: what is grief and its holistic impact; coping strategies; memory sharing; and family changes, both immediate and long term as a result of loss.
- Common Ground activities may include: journaling and creative writing; group discussions; and memory sharing night.
Why Group Support
Grief is how we respond when we experience loss. Grief is complicated and there is no one way to experience it. Even members of the same family can grieve differently. Connecting with other people can reduce the sense of isolation and feelings of loneliness that often come with grief.
Accessible to All
Group fees are on a sliding scale based on family income. No one is refused service because of an inability to pay.
You might also find these Children’s Grief Centre resources helpful
Practical Resources for Children, Teens, and Families
Our practical tools and resources support individuals, professionals, and community advocates who are grieving or supporting others.
Parent Lunch & Learn Series
Upcoming and recorded conversations, offering brief, concrete, and accessible information to help parents and caregivers navigate new situations with their grief and their children’s grief.