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A mutual support group for students who are experiencing loss due to the death of a loved one. This group is a safe and confidential space for sharing experiences of grief while respecting each other’s questions, feelings, viewpoints, or spirituality as it relates to each person’s healing process. Find support through: facilitated reflective exercises, education about grief and loss, peer sharing and support, creative exercises, mindfulness and self-compassion based exercises. You are welcome to attend any month.
“Human beings have a deep need to be present with our losses rather than turn away from them. Having a circle of support in this process is invaluable.” - Mirabai Starr
Facilitated by
- Marybeth Leis Druery, Student Open Circles spiritual companion
- Simone Gomes (MSW,RSW), counsellor with McMaster Student Wellness.
- A collaboration between Open Circle and Student Wellness
Location
- The Student Wellness Centre Lounge is located in PGCLL 201. Our meeting room 206 is inside the lounge. Walk through the lounge and take the hall to the right. The meeting room is on the right side of the hall. Signs will be posted.
To attend
- Attend any sessions that work for you
- If you have questions, contact: Marybeth Leis Druery at leismb@mcmaster.ca
Required Screening
To attend in-person activities, review our Screening Checklist. If you are feeling unwell or had COVID-19/exposure, please do not attend. Exception: if you were sick within the last 10 days, but your symptoms have improved for 2 days, you are welcome to attend if you wear a mask. (masks available)