Loss, Grief, and Bereavement

Wednesday, September 28
7 p.m. via Zoom

Things never asked, talked about or considered regarding loss
Katherine A. Weir, LGB Counsellor (www.itjusthappens.ca) presents a 6-part series addressing issues surrounding death and bereavement. Each week a topic specific to grief is addressed through a 30-minute presentation and 1 hour ask-me-anything question period. Tune to any or all these knowledge-rich presentations, as listed below: 
Sept. 28 -  After death: Crazy experiences • What things happen • What things are said • Staying true to your story
Oct. 26 - Being a support system for the bereaved • Types of death • Good and not good supports • Tips for helping 
Nov. 24 -   Holidays and bereavement • How to make it through the holidays • Coping strategies • Changes through time
Jan 25 -  Post-loss: The first year and anniversaries • The first year • Anniversaries • Staying true to you   
Feb. 22 - Why we fear death • Religion and its influences • Fear of the future • How this affects the living 
Mar. 22 - Listener’s choice • Topic to be chosen by listeners/participants • Participants from presentations 1-3 are asked to send in suggested topics • In presentation 4, the topic for presentation 6 will be announced.
 
Katherine A. Weir, M.A., is a 30-year bereaved survivor. After the loss of her son in 1993, she’s devoted much of her life to finding out more about death, loss, grief and bereavement. Between research, critical analysis, searching for support systems and volunteering to help others who are also bereaved, she has amassed the talents and skills to help those who are in need of someone to listen and help in the healing of grief.
Learn more about Katherine’s journey at www.itjusthappens.ca
Presented by AWAKENING SPIRITUALITY, an online gathering for spiritual seekers to openly explore various spiritual topics, share knowledge, experience, understandings and even question in a safe, non-judgmental space. The focus is on dialogue and guidance rather than dogma or restricted thinking.
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