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A death in the family
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Discusses hospice palliative care in Canada, how death and dying can bring people together, and preparing a power of attorney for personal care. Lists resources on death and dying.
- Source: Vanier Institute of the Family (VIF)
- From: Transition magazine
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Adjusting to the loss of loved ones
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Describes common thoughts and emotions that people may experience when moving through a grief process. Suggests ways to explore feelings and to seek help if needed.
- Source: Calgary Health Region
- From: Bereavement death and dying
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BC Bereavement Helpline
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Promotes the healthy and wholesome recovery of individuals experiencing grief in British Columbia. Provides resources, support, education, and advocacy on dying, death, and bereavement. Services include a quarterly newsletter, workshops, and a phone line.
- Source: BC Bereavement Helpline (BCBH)
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Bereaved Families of Ontario
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Offers support to families who have suffered the death of a child or an immediate family member through self-help and mutual aid. Web site includes contact information and links for regional affiliates.
- Source: Bereaved Families of Ontario (BFO)
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Bereavement after suicide
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Answers some common questions on how to deal with grief after the suicide of a friend or family member. Offers advice to those who have friends who are coping with this kind of grief.
- Source: The Support Network
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Bereavement death and dying
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Describes the process of adjusting to loss of loved ones, offers advice on how to support a friend who is grieving, and gives information on palliative and hospice care and grief support services in the Calgary region.
- Source: Calgary Health Region
- From: Health topics
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Bereavement support groups
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Provides access to a directory of PEI organizations offering support to those grieving the loss of a loved one. Includes a brief description and contact information for each group.
- Source: Government of Prince Edward Island
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British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association
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Works to ensure quality of care for British Columbians living with a life-threatening illness. Studies and promotes hospice palliative care, promotes standards, and provides resources for the establishment, management, and maintenance of institutions and organizations devoted to the provision of hospice palliative care.
- Source: British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA)
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Brother or sister grief
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Provides information for parents on understanding and dealing with sibling grief. Presents a descriptive list of emotions experienced by a child grieving for a sibling.
- Source: Griefworks BC
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Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
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Promotes excellence in care for persons approaching death in order to lessen the burdens of suffering, loneliness, and grief. Develops standards, supports research, advocates improved policies, and works to increase awareness, knowledge, and skills related to hospice palliative care.
- Source: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)
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