What Do I Do Now? What Else Can I Do? A Resource Guide for Persons Who Have Experienced the Death of a Loved One Table of Contents

AMHERST AREA BEREAVED SUPPORT GROUP The Amherst Area Bereaved Support Group meets throughout the year. We will be holding sessions which will be advertised well in advance. This is an informal group meeting to share, support each other and work through loss and grief in a confidential, caring environment. For further information or referrals please call: Carol Embree at (902) 667-5400 ext. 6373 Or (902) 447-2538 BEREAVED FAMILIES OF CAPE BRETON Bereaved Families of Cape Breton is a registered non-profit organization that was established in 1990 to serve Industrial Cape Breton. It was formed by local social workers, clergy, palliative care workers and bereaved persons who identified the need to support those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Bereaved Families also acts as a resource in educating the public to cope with and understand the grieving process, and prepare individuals to facilitate and lead Grief Recovery Groups. In addition to Grief Groups, support and share nights are held regularly at varying locations throughout CBRM. 188 George Street, Sydney P.O. Box 45 Station Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6G9 Tel: (902) 564-6795 Email: infobf@seaside.ns.ca Web:www.cbhelp.ca BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP "Suddenly you are living a parent's private nightmare. You experience emotion after emotion - disbelief, depression, guilt, anger, sorrow, helplessness and above all, an indescribable, endless pain." For information regarding this group please contact: Michelle Rigby, Social Worker (902) 893-5536 Barb Smith (902) 673-2549 CLARE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP A volunteer run grief support group for all types of grief. Sessions are held in the spring and fall. Groups are held in either French or English depending on the needs of the group participants. Contact: Jack Murphy P.O. Box 66 Metegan Center, NS BOW 2KO Tel: (902) 645-2914 COLCHESTER BEREAVED PROGRAM When bereaved persons reach out to share their feelings of confusion, anger, sadness and guilt, and when they reach out for support and understanding, they need to be received by persons who understand the depth and complexities of what they are feeling. For information about this program please contact: Lynn Yetman 902 893-5554 ext. 2140 COLCHESTER CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT GROUP The purpose of the group is to provide a safe, supportive, and consistent environment for children to share their loss and grief with peers. It also tries to support normal grief responses and promote healthy coping mechanisms, while having fun. It is designed for children between 5-12 years old who are grieving the loss through death of a parent or sibling. Children will have the opportunity to share the experience of healthy grieving with their peers. This is not a therapy group. Professional staff and trained volunteers lead each session. There is an advisory committee and a referral process in place for children who need grief counselling. There will be eight weekly sessions, each lasting 1.5 hrs. Each session has an underlying theme, which will be evident in the discussions and the activities chosen. Contact: If you would like further information, or would like to refer a child to the group, please call 893-5554 ext. 2283. A facilitator will return your call as soon as possible.

What Do I Do Now? A Resource Guide for Persons Who Have Experienced the Death of a Loved One Table of Contents

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