Bereaved Families monthly Support & Share sessions are open to anyone 18 years of age and older who is experiencing grief as the result of the death of a loved one. Support and Share session do not require advance registration. 

NOTE: All the Support & Share sessions are offered in Dual Mode (in-person and virtually). 

Updates will be provided on the Facebook page of Bereaved Families.  

Upcoming sessions - Winter 2023

In-person: Father John Capstick Building (Boardroom), 188 George Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1J3

To join a virtual session, please visit our Facebook page. 

Monday, Jan. 16th, 6:00-7:00 PM

Tuesday, Feb 21st, 6:00-7:00 PM

Monday, Mar. 13th, 6:00-7:00 PM 

Monday, Apr. 17th, 6:00-7:00 PM

Monday, May 15th, 6:00-7:00 PM 

Monday, June 12th, 6:00-7:00 PM

Bereaved Families offers dedicated six-week programs several times in the calendar year to help move through the grief process and for the mental health and well-being of individuals. These sessions are open to anyone 18 years of age and older. We also offer a six-week Adolescent Grief program for youth, in partnership with Schools Plus. 

All six-week programs require advance registration. Please e-mail: infobfcb@gmail.com or call (902) 564-6795 to register.

NOTE: All six-week programs are offered in Dual Mode (in-person and virtually via Zoom, simultaneously). Check our Facebook page for the Zoom links for the various sessions.

Winter/Spring/Summer 2023

Loss of a  Spouse/Partner

Eltuek Arts Centre, Gallery 209,    

170 George Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1J2

Winter program from Jan 24th - Feb 28th is now complete. 

Spring/Summer sessions to be announced. 

Loss of a Parent

Eltuek Arts Centre, Gallery 209,    

170 George Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1J2 

Winter program from Jan 30th - Mar 6th is now complete. 

Spring/Summer sessions to be announced. 

*Loss of Child NEW!

Tuesday, Apr. 18th, 6:00-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Apr. 25th, 6:00-7:30 PM

Tuesday, May. 2nd, 6:00-7:30 PM

Tuesday, May. 9th, 6:00-7:30 PM

Tuesday, May. 16th, 6:00-7:30 PM

Tuesday, May. 23rd, 6:00-7:30 PM

Loss of Pet NEW! 

Eltuek Arts Centre, Gallery 209,   

170 George Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1J2 

Winter program from Feb 1st - Mar 8th is now complete. 

Spring/Summer sessions to be announced. 

General Grief

To be announced.

Living with Grief

Holy Family Parish

9 MacKay Street, Sydney Mines

Thursday, Mar. 2th, 10:00-11:30 AM

Thursday, Mar. 9th, 10:00-11:30 AM

Thursday, Mar 16th, 10:00-11:30 AM 

Thursday, Mar. 23th, 10:00-11:30 AM

Thursday, Mar. 30th, 10:00-11:30 AM

Thursday, Apr. 6th, 10:00-11:30 AM

All six-week programs require advance registration. Please e-mail: infobfcb@gmail.com or call (902) 564-6795 to register.

NOTE: All six-week programs are offered in Dual Mode (in-person and virtually via Zoom, simultaneously). Check our Facebook page for the Zoom links for the various sessions. 

Adolescent Grief Program

The Adolescent Grief Program for youth  is offered in partnership with Schools Plus. For more information, please call 902-574-0001 or e-mail llatham@gnspes.ca.

Bereaved Families Meditation and Healing programs can help you cope with your grief.  The sessions are offered in-person and virtually. They provide the opportunity to try different methods so you can discover what is best for you. 

Meditation and Healing Program sessions require advance registration. Please e-mail: infobfcb@gmail.com or call (902) 564-6795 to register.

Winter/Spring/Summer 2023

 Meditation

Eltuek Arts Centre, Gallery 209, 

170 George Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1J2 

Thursday, Jan. 19th, 6:00-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 6:00-7:30 PM

Thursday, Mar. 30th, 6:00-7:30 PM

Thursday, Apr. 27th, 6:00-7:30 PM

Wednesday, May 17th, 6:00-7:30 PM

Thursday, Jun 22nd, 6:00-7:30 PM

Equipment for meditation classes will be available. Participants do not need to bring any equipment.

 Healing Through Movement and Music for Women 

To be announced.