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The Good Grief Resource Centre

Posted November 27, 2009

• Posted by: Jacqueline Denise O'Neill
• Location: London, Ontario
• Category: Promote Well-being
• Cost: Big ($50,000 – $250,000)

The Good Grief Resource Centre needs a home within our community! The Good Grief Resource Centre has been providing grief support to families in London/Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford and Norfolk counties for the past 4 years. It is a Ministry of Love and does not receive any third party funding. Support the Good Grief Resource Centre and Support your families as you Journey Through Life's Changes!

The Good Grief Resource Centre is faithfully committed to assisting individuals of all ages, who are affected by change, loss, and grief. The Mission is to support children, youth, and families to achieve resilience and foster hope as they learn to journey through life's changes. The Good Grief Resource Centre builds connections by providing grief support and education for children, youth and adults. PATCH, Parents and Their Children Healing, an interactive grief support program for young children (2 1/2 years - 7 years) and their families as a unit. BRIDGES, a support group for partner loss that is interactive, engaging and personalized. It provides an opportunity to meet with adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner and explore ways of understanding and coping with life's changes. Individualized Support and Specialized Groups tailored for people of all ages who are affected by change, loss, and grief. Community Education, A variety of educational programs are available to help you understand grief and the grieving process of young children. Learn how to create the conditions that welcome children as companions in the grieving process. When we legitimize the child's grief experience, we introduce the child to healthy coping strategies essential for learning to live with a life-changing loss. I invite you to visit our website: http://www.patchforkids.ca to learn more!

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! J. Denise O'Neill

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  Good Grief Resource Centre
  Journey Through Life's Changes!
  November 27, 2009 @ 3:16 PM

  
  

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• Gino

  If good grief has 1/2 the impact on children it has for adults making grief good is a right we all deserve. It is a great opportunity to open the mind to the freedom of facing tomorrow. Everyone deserves this peace.
  November 27, 2009 @ 6:51 PM EST

  
  

• mom

  too often the process is not validated and the walk not compketed after death. This is a great idea!
  November 27, 2009 @ 8:46 PM EST

  
  

• Totallyawake

  An awesome program initiative... Denise's passion and spirit in supporting people through grief as well as mentoring other ECE on how to help children in their programs in dealing with grief is essential to our communities! A wise investment we could make as a community!
  November 28, 2009 @ 3:27 PM EST

  
  

• marla

  PATCH is a wonderful program that did so much good for my daughter & myself....Denise is has such a light & love for people. She really cares for those she comes in contact with. This would definitely be a great investment and I hope many people get behind her & her programs.
  November 28, 2009 @ 7:36 PM EST

  
  

• Tab

  This is a wonderful program and we had the pleasure of having Denise come to our daycare to do a workshop for us. We have sent families to her from our daycare to help provide them with support after a loss in there family. it is such a good program. it needs the the support and investments to keep her helping many more families.
  November 28, 2009 @ 8:36 PM EST

  
  

• penny

  Very thankful for PATCH and a huge need for it in London, Ontario. There is nothing available for grieving families at present!
  November 28, 2009 @ 9:01 PM EST

  
  

• pat airdrie

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• Gino

  I lost my wife, when I am gone I hope Denise will help my grandchildren understand that we are in a good place. It is so important for children to accept these moments, I don't believe that they should just accept that I'm gone. The experience should be one that makes a child want to have a new day. A good feeling that when their best friend or family member has passed on their Spirit will continue. I believe PATCH has all these qualities. Good luck Denise.
  November 29, 2009 @ 1:23 PM EST

  
  

• Gino

  I listened to Denise in a program she developed when I lost my wife. I can see the time she puts into the little ones. She cares so much for them to have a good experience on this devastating issue, death. I would think if anyone would like to create bereavement a new way PATCH would be a perfect fit. Thanks Denise and hope your patch comes together.
  November 29, 2009 @ 1:32 PM EST

  
  

• heatherb

  An invaluable specialized community program. Good luck Denise.
  November 29, 2009 @ 10:19 PM EST

  
  

• cal

  I first met Denise when she was seeking additional support for a family who was part of the PATCH grief support group. I was impressed that she had taken additional time to ensure this family's needs were being met. I have been personally involved with PATCH ever since! I believe the need for this resource is essential to our communities. PATCH extends its services to the outlying communities as well.
  November 29, 2009 @ 10:30 PM EST