Self Help Support Groups

This support group is for parents who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, medical terminations, stillbirth or neonatal death. It is self help, facilitated by trained volunteers who are bereaved parents themselves.

Parents can join the groups at any time by calling the PBSO office to register. Groups generally run twice per month, in the evenings from 7:30 - to 9:00 p.m. Both mothers and fathers, alone or as a couple are welcome. There is no charge for this service.

Discussion Topics
Typical topics discussed at the support group meetings include:

  • Grief Spiral, Is This Normal?
  • Why Does it Hurt So Much?
  • Anger, Guilt and Blame
  • Self-Esteem & Pregnancy Loss
  • Returning to work
  • Grief/Sadness Triggers
  • Memento Sharing
  • Write it Down
  • Creating a Memory Collage
  • Saying Goodbye - Funerals and other Rituals
  • Friends & Relatives
  • What Should I Do? Setting Goals
  • Subsequent Pregnancy
  • Handling memories & Anniversaries
  • Men, Women & Grief

Meeting Dates & Times
When: Twice per month (exact days and times vary by location)
Time: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Registration
Register before your first meeting. To register please call PBSO (all locations): Contact Us

Locations

Below is a list of all locations where we currently hosting self-help support groups (subject to change),

Telephone support is available for bereaved parents outside these areas.

Area Meeting Times
Barrie 3rd Thursday each month
Bloor West (Toronto) 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month
Brampton
 1st & 3rd Thursday each month
Manitoulin Island Call for Details
Markham 2nd & 4th Thursday
Peterborough 3rd Tuesday of each month
Sault Ste Marie 1st Tuesday each month
Scarborough / Durham 1st & 3rd Thursday each month
Toronto - East (Don Mills) 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month
Woodstock /London Every other Thursday; call for details (1st & 3rd starting Jan 2006)