GRIEF EDUCATION WORKSHOP (GEW)

Note: our Grief Education Workshop and Facilitator Training Program are under review, as we are working on revising both these offerings. If you are interested in our Grief Course, and/or being a Facilitator with VGS, you can email us and we’ll contact you when we have secured the programs. 

Our own in-house workshop is 12-hours over two days and is designed for anyone who wants to develop a better understanding of how to help those who are dealing with loss and grief. It may be of special benefit to those who work in hospice, counselling, healthcare and social services. 

Those who take this training have the option to move into the role of a Facilitator with the VGS if interested. Please note: we cannot provide CEU’s.

Program Objectives

  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of the grieving process
  • Develop skills of how to support the bereaved – individually and in groups
  • Learn various grief management models
  • Understand the different kinds of losses
  • Increase awareness of disenfranchised and complicated grief

One of your instructors is:

Chris Newell was a Personal Coach and Career Practitioner from 1999 – 2016. In this work she met many people who were going through all kinds of profound losses and transitions in their lives. Since 2005, she has immersed herself in ongoing training and development from different grief education organizations, including the VGS. Chris became a Grief Support Group Facilitator with the Society in 2008, and has been heavily involved in the daily operations, as well as the education and workshops that are offered by VGS. Chris has also been a member of the board since 2015.

 

COMMUNITY GRIEF WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS 

We know that everyone is going to experience a loss at some point in their lives; therefore we are dedicated to providing customized information and education to  organizations and agencies about how to manage loss and the subsequent grief.

We also know how important it is for people in different professional settings – especially those who deal on the front end with loss and grief  – to have the skills and confidence to help others effectively.

We have delivered workshops (full day) and presentations (2 hours) to senior care facilities, community centres, health organizations, and emergency responders among many others. 

If you would like more information about our customized workshops and presentations, please email us at: lmgr@lmgr.ca.