Compassionate Grief Support

03/02/2026

Special Guest Jill Kennedy will be speaking on the impact of Music and the Brain. The presentation will be followed by coffee and dessert. A free will offering will be accepted. Proceeds go to the Aylmer & Area Community Band & Choir.

01/29/2026

Sharing community program being offered through VON Oxford.

Looking for a gentle pause this winter? Winter Grief Relief, a 4-week open drop-in program in VON Oxford’s new, In Good Company series, offers winter-weary humans a space to:

Take a break from long, quiet days
Connect with others in a welcoming, no-pressure environment
Notice small glimmers of light that lift your spirits
Join us any Friday in February

To Register Please Contact:
Angela at 519-539-1231 ext.: 6299 or angela.wildfong@von.ca

12/08/2025

Sharing an article by What's Your Grief on tips for the holidays when you are grieving.

The holidays can be hard after a loss. Here's some suggestions on how to go easy on yourself while you navigate grief during the holiday season.

11/28/2025

The holiday season can be especially difficult for anyone who has recently experienced a loss. Memories of past celebrations shared with family or friends can make feelings of grief, loneliness, and sadness even more profound. This presentation will offer practical tips for coping with the holidays, along with meaningful ways to honour memories, encourage healing, and find comfort during this challenging time.

08/26/2025

Monthly in person grief support offered for MAiD related loss again this fall. In addition to the afternoon session on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Thamesford Library, we are fortunate enough to offer an evening option the same day in Tillsonburg Library.

08/26/2025

Upcoming 8 week Grief Support Group being offered in Ingersoll starting September 29th from 6 - 8 p.m. Call to register at 519-866-3016

03/03/2025

Sharing group yoga session working with trauma

🧘‍♀️ Trauma-Informed Yoga Group – 6-Week Series 🧘‍♀️

A gentle yoga group for women who have experienced trauma, focusing on safety, breath, and body trust.

📅 Series 1: Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM (March 20 - May 1, skipping April 3)
📅 Series 2: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM (May 20 - June 24)

✅ Safe, supportive space
✅ Small group size, all equipment provided

📞 For more info & intake: 519-539-7488 ext. 246

02/17/2025

March 18th a community information session is being offered in Tillsonburg, in combination with Julie Campbell from Home and Community Support Services on MAiD and grief support specific for this type of loss experience. Register with the Tillsonburg Seniors Center.

02/17/2025

Upcoming grief support group being offering in Tillsonburg starting April 3rd. Registration now being accepted.

01/14/2025

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I saw this post this morning and it resonated with my personal experience of grief. It is a reminder of practicing patience ajd kimdness with ourselves in these difficult moments.

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12/27/2024

Grief can feel heavier in the winter months. Victoria Berry shared helpful coping strategies in her recent blog post. If you or someone you know is navigating this difficult time, check it out here: https://wix.to/kFsP6kR

Victoria Berry recently wrote a blog post for Bereaved Families of Ontario that I would like to share with you providing tips to cope with grief over the holidays and through the winter season. She acknowledges that grieving during the winter months, especially amidst the holiday season, can be incr...