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bereavement
All programs are conducted by professional facilitators. Fees are available on a sliding scale. Our bereavement programs deal with a number of Jewish and spiritual aspects; however, we welcome all people regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background or affiliation.
JF&CS strives for inclusivity in all its programs, serving community members of any income, family structure, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, level of observance, race, ethnicity, cultural identity and place of origin.
To inquire, please call 416.638.7800 x 6215 or email ssidney@jfandcs.com
We will be in touch with you by September 15 to finalize the registration process.
Losing a Loved One During COVID-19
Tuesday October 12 | 7:00-8:30pm | ZOOM
For individuals who have had a loved one die during and/or because of COVID-19.
Topics will include:
· Provide participants’ with an opportunity to explore their grief and bereavement in a safe and supportive environment.
· Give participants educational material and strategies that normalize their grief and help them to move forward in the grief process.
· Explore the uniqueness of the death experience during COVID 19.
· Help expand participants repertoire of coping skills for mourning.
8 sessions
Free
Losing a Parent
as an Adult
Tuesday October 26 | 7:30 -9 p.m. | ZOOM
Topics will include: coping with grief, resolving unfinished business, loss and legacy. Participants will have the opportunity to share their mourning experience with others in the same situation.
6 sessions
$100 per person
Widow/Widower
Over Age 68
Wednesday November 3 | 1:30 – 3 p.m. | ZOOM
For men and women who have recently lost a partner or spouse.
Topics will include: coping with grief, living with loneliness, changing relationships, new beginnings. Participants will have the opportunity to share their mourning experience with others in the same situation.
6 sessions
$100 per person
Widow/Widower Under Age 68
Tuesday October 19 | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | ZOOM
A group for younger persons who've recently lost a partner or spouse.
Topics will include: coping with grief, changing relationships, new beginnings. Participants will have the opportunity to share their mourning experience with others in the same situation.
6 sessions
$100