Support Group: Bereaved Sibling and Family Groups
Family circles of support for parents, carers, and siblings.
Please note: this support group is intended for families up to three years after the loss of a child and who are at least six months bereaved. Siblings ages 5-12 (with flexibility). Child minding for under 5.
The Sibling Bereavement Groups offer space for children grieving the death of their sibling to share their experiences and build connection through a variety of grief-related activities and ways of expression, including discussion, art, play, and music. Topics may include learning about the nature of grief, feelings, sharing memories, developing coping tools, and more. Gentle guidance from facilitators will create opportunities for children to participate in the ways that best suit them.
Our monthly program offers concurrent parent/carer and sibling groups to support families as they navigate grief together. While parents gather and connect, siblings join their own dedicated group to share their experiences and build connection through a variety of grief-related activities and ways of expression, including discussion, art, play, and music. Topics may include learning about the nature of grief, feelings, sharing memories, or developing coping tools.
Please note, a Parent is required to attend the bi-weekly Parent/Caregiver groups if a sibling is attending this sibling group.
*Childminding and adapted programming will be available for children under 5
**Once registered, participants are asked to commit to regular attendance for the full series
Vancouver Groups
Time: Wednesday evenings monthly, starting October 22 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: Canuck Place Vancouver – Glen Brae Manor | 1690 Matthews Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Age Group: Siblings 5-12 years old (with flexibility)
Abbotsford Groups
Time: Thursday evenings monthly, starting October 23 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: Canuck Place Vancouver – Glen Brae Manor | 1690 Matthews Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Age Group: Siblings 5-12 years old (with flexibility)
Virtual sibling bereavement group
Please note: this group is intended for siblings ages 6-12 (with flexibility), at least 6 months bereaved.
This is a virtual option/space for children grieving the death of their sibling to share their experiences and build connection through a variety of grief-related activities and ways of expression, including discussion, art, play, and music.
Time: Thursday evenings, 4:00-4:45 p.m. and 4:45-5:30 p.m
Location: virtual
Age Group: Siblings 6-12 years old (with flexibility)
Complete the form below to express interest in our Support Group for Bereaved Siblings: