Sibling page
“WHEN A CHILD DIES, SIBLINGS ARE OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE FORGOTTEN MOURNERS”
Following the success of our recent Family Support Night Specials on Sibling Loss, we are pleased to announce that there are now Monthly Drop-Ins specifically for Siblings (facilitated by siblings for siblings)
DROP-IN Nights are 7 – 9pm:
February 23rd
March 23rd
April 20th
One-on-One support can be arranged through the Office.
Please call 905-579-4293 for further information or to be added to the mailing list for invites to zoom/in-person meetings.
Jenn Carter, a volunteer and sibling loss facilitator at Bereaved Families of Ontario – Durham Region, has written a children’s book on the experience of losing a sibling. Jenn attended and greatly benefited from the sibling loss support group at BFO Durham when she was a preteen, after the
loss of her older sister Julie.
This book touches on the lived experience of losing a sibling at a young age, and the emotions, events and feelings that come along with this difficult time as a family.
“My Sister, Marie” is available for pick-up at the BFO Durham office for a minimum donation of $20 (can be paid by cash or via e-transfer to bfodurham@bellnet.ca).
www.griefnet.org a high quality web site and a great place to start when looking for general information on grief.
www.dougy.com as different pathways for “I am a kid”.
www.teenhelp.org is a network of peer mentors who respond to emails sent by teens. Some death-related topics with both good and poor advice being given.
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