Kids Grieve Too
Free
About this course
An 8- week professionally-facilitated virtual peer support group for children ages 4-12 years who are remembering someone who has died of cancer. This group will provide children with an opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences around cancer and death and how it has affected them and their families. By using a variety of therapeutic play activities, which are mailed to their home, the children will engage virtually to receive support and education, ask questions, express difficult feelings and share common experiences with other children who have experienced a similar loss.
Session Dates:
Kids Grieve Too- Younger School-Age Children (4-8)
Spring 2023: Thursday, April 20- June 8, 4:30-5:30 pm- This session is currently full.
Fall 2023: Thursday, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 4:30-5:30 pm.
Winter 2024: Thursday, January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 7, 4:30-5:30 pm.
Spring 2024: Thursday, April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 4:30-5:30 pm.
Kids Grieve Too- Older School-Age Children (9-12)
Spring 2023: Thursday, April 20- June 8, 4:30-5:30 pm- This session is currently full.
Fall 2023: Thursday, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 4:30-5:30 pm.
Winter 2024: Thursday, January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 7, 4:30-5:30 pm.
Spring 2024: Thursday, April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 4:30-5:30 pm.
FAQs
How to prepare
All virtual support groups require intake and a Zoom meeting with Gilda’s Toronto program staff prior to your first attendance.
Our support groups are being offered virtually at this time. The following is required to participate:
- Computer, phone or tablet with a camera
- Internet connection
- A private room without distraction
Gilda’s Toronto offers 8-week support groups three times a year. Our support groups are run by mental health professionals who have a strong understanding of the unique needs of individuals who have been impacted by cancer.
Support groups are not operated on a drop-in basis. We encourage commitment to the entire 8-week. A commitment to the group helps to build community and allows for topics and conversations to be built on week by week.
How do I attend?
If you would like to attend a support group an intake and new member meeting is required. You can start the process by filling out a membership inquiry form.
A Gilda’s Toronto Program staff member will call you to complete an intake and schedule a new member meeting with you.
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