Grief Support & Counselling
Caring Hearts offers counselling, support groups and education for anyone in Saskatchewan experiencing grief and loss. We support individuals, families, communities, organizations, and businesses because no matter where you are on the grief journey, Caring Hearts is beside you.
2023 Summer/ Fall Grief Support Groups
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Connecting with others can help us to better understand our grief, to process feelings, and to grow our networks of support.
If the cost of a group poses a barrier for you to attend, please contact: keely.wight@caringheartssk.ca
If you wish to make a donation to help us offer groups, please click here.
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Thursdays, 6:30PM - 8PM, Aug 31 - Oct 5
Cost: $25
All participants will receive an Adult Grief Journal available for pickup.
This group is kindly sponsored by Journey to Hope.
SPONSORED BY JOURNEY TO HOPE
Wednesdays, 6-7PM, Oct 18 - Nov 15 over Zoom
Fee: $25
Join our online Holiday Grief and Loss Support Group from October 18th to November 15th, every Wednesday from 6-7 pm. This group offers a supportive environment for expressing emotions and finding solace during the holiday season. Led by Jennifer Yasinowski, Caring Hearts Acting Education Director, each session begins with introductions and explores the challenges we encounter. Limited to 10 participants.
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Wednesdays, October: 11, 18, 25, and Nov. 1 2023
9:30AM - 11:30AM at 2310 Smith Street
Fee: $25
The Sharing and Healing Circle will be hosted by Elder Lorna Standingready. The Sharing and Healing Circle will consist of 4 weeks of sharing. This Sharing and Healing Circle is for you if you are dealing with any form of grief, loss, trauma, and intergenerational trauma, and are wanting to participate in an Indigenous traditional healing practice. Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants are welcome.
(Full, Waiting List is Available)
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SPONSORED BY JOURNEY TO HOPE
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9PM, October 18 - November 15
Fee: $25
During the holidays, grief can be particularly challenging. Join our in-person Holiday Grief and Loss Support Group at Caring Hearts Main Office, located at 2310 Smith Street. Running from October 18th to November 15th, every Wednesday from 7:30-9 pm, this group provides a space to express feelings and find support. Each session starts with introductions and focuses on discussing the difficulties we face during this time. Limited to 10 participants,
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Yoga for Grief
New dates coming soon
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This 1-hour trauma-informed yin yoga class will focus on breath, mindfulness, and slow movement. The poses will be held for an extended period and will focus on restorative and yin postures. Props including bolsters, blankets, straps and blocks will be used to access each pose effectively and with steadiness and ease.
Senior's Grief and Loss
Support Group
New dates coming soon
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Join our free online Senior's Grief and Loss Support Group over Zoom. Led by Jennifer Yasinowski, Caring Hearts Acting Education Director, this group provides a safe space for seniors and their families to share their grief, discuss loss, and understand its impact on our lives. Each session begins with introductions and an opportunity to share recent struggles. Limited to 10 participants.
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Online General Grief & Loss
Support Group
New dates coming soon
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This group will support individuals in understanding their emotions and the feelings of grief and loss. Attendees will be provided tools to assist in managing feelings like fear, anger and anxiety.
Online Narrative Therapy
Support Group
New dates coming soon
“You will not “get over” the loss of a loved one; you’ll learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same nor would you want to.”
Elisabeth Kubler -Ross and David Kessler.
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Missing Persons Sharing Circle
New dates coming soon
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We invite families of missing persons to join our free online Missing Persons Sharing Circle. This circle offers support and empathy during one of the most challenging times of our lives. Led by Jennifer Yasinowski, Caring Hearts Acting Education Director, each session begins with introductions and allows participants to share their experiences if they wish. Limited to 10 participants.
Conversations about
Grief and Loss
New dates coming soon
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Engage in Conversations about Grief and Loss in our online support group. This group provides an opportunity to learn about grief, support one another, and develop coping strategies. Led by Jennifer Yasinowski, Caring Hearts Acting Education Director, each session starts with introductions and delves into understanding grief's impact and various coping mechanisms. Limited to 10 participants.
REGISTER NOW!
Please register below. Once registered, please proceed to payment to secure your spot in the group. (Select the corresponding group from our Shop page or click the Group title above).*
For more information about our Support Groups, please contact us.
Children & Youth Groups
Caring Hearts partners with Joshua Tree Learning Centre to provide services and support for children and youth. Please refer to the links below for more information.
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Caring Hearts Grief Groups for Teens
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Caring Hearts Grief Groups for Kids – Ages 6-12
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Caring Hearts Camp – For Children and Teens Grieving the Death of a Loved One
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Children & Youth Impact Report - 2019
Children & Youth Impact Report - 2020
Children & Youth Impact Report - 2021
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Individual Counselling
Are you struggling with grief such as sleeping difficulties, self-care, guilt, anxiety or anger?
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Caring Hearts provides counselling to anyone who is coping with grief and loss.
We also support those grieving the "ambiguous" loss associated with missing persons and assists with referrals to other agencies when required.
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To request more information email now
Workplace Grief Support
We want to step beside you and offer information of trauma and grief. Because Grief can affect Anyone Anywhere. We believe no one should go through the journey of grief alone.
For more information please email now.
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Sharing Circles
The Caring Hearts team, including Elder Lorna Standingready works with families and community care providers to offer sharing circles and Traditional ways of healing around grief.
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For more information email now.
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Those wishing to participate in the sharing circle are invited to learn more about them by viewing the videos below: