Nos groupes SUICIDE LOSS / ENDEUILLÉS PAR SUICIDE ont lieu un Mercredi sur deux à 19 h (HNE) via la plateforme ZOOM. Vu l’atténuation des risques reliés à la COVID-19, nous avons récemment rétabli des groupes en personne, en anglais seulement, à Montréal (près de la station de métro Queen Mary). Si vous choisissez d'assister virtuellement à une ou des sessions, sachez que des paramètres de sécurité et un protocole sur invitation garantissent la confidentialité. Les participants peuvent se joindre pour écouter via un flux audio ou prendre part à la rencontre via la vidéo. Pour plus d'informations ou pour vous inscrire, veuillez nous contacter par courriel ou téléphone (voir la page contact de ce site). Les dates des réunions virtuelles en français, en 2024, sont prévues les:

Juillet 10, 24
Août 7, 21
Septembre 4, 18

Les thèmes abordés lors des rencontres tournent autour de :

*la poursuite de notre vie après la perte d'un proche par suicide

*la tristesse et l'anxiété

*la culpabilité

*l'acceptation et la compassion

*l'isolement

* Traverser les déclencheurs émotionnels (premier anniversaire du décès, dates d'anniversaire, période des fêtes, etc.)

*briser le silence - raconter notre histoire

***Pour plus d'informations sur les groupes francophones, veuillez appeler ou envoyer un courriel à Linda Perron au (581) 998-0716/ linda.perron3@gmail.com

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Our SUICIDE LOSS groups take place every second Saturday at 4pm (EST). Due to the improvement of the Covid-19 situation, meetings will be held virtually and the option of attending the meeting in person is now in effect. The in-person location is close to the Queen Mary Metro in Montreal. Should you choose to attend the session(s) virtually, secure settings and an invite only protocol ensures the confidentiality of our group. Participants can join to listen in via an audio feed only or can take part with the video portion as well. For more information or to register please contact us via email or phone (on the contact page of this website).

These are the dates for our upcoming English VIRTUAL  meetings:

 JULY 6. 20
AUGUST 3, 17, 31
SEPTEMBER 14, 28

Discussions at meetings have revolved around:

* Getting on with our lives after a suicide in the family or of a loved one

* Taking time to grieve.

* Dealing constructively with guilt.

* Acceptance and compassion.

* Reaching milestones.

* Breaking the silence of suicide – Telling our stories.


IN PERSON GROUP MEETINGS (ENGLISH): Tuesday, October 24th at 6pm.
Sunday, November 12 at 4pm
Friday, December 8 at 6PM
Monday, January 22nd at 5:30PM
Friday, February 9th at 6pm
Friday, March 22nd at 6pm
Sunday, April 28th at 6pm
Monday, May 13th at 6pm
Sunday, June 9th at 4pm
Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:30pm
Monday, August 26th at 6:30pm
Friday, September 27th at 6:30pm
For meeting details reach out via email. 


 GROUP WALKS: Location- Mont Royal (Smith House) These walks are an opportunity to foster a sense of community that can be difficult to attain in meetings alone. While discussions pertaining to suicide loss are always welcome, the main focus is to connect in a less formal environment. DATES- MONTHLY (TBA)

RELAXATION/MEDITATION and IN-PERSON groups. There are many benefits of meditation for grief and loss. We can’t always predict what thoughts, feelings, or sensations will arise. Many times this sudden loss leaves us feeling numb, overwhelmed, angry. Whatever arises, the pain is often intense. The rollercoaster of emotions and sensations associated with loss can sometimes feel like too much to handle. While relaxation techniques/meditation won’t change the way we feel and the fact that we have to move through our healing journey, it does help to periodically take a vacation from our thoughts and feelings and take the time to focus solely on our wellbeing. From now on we will begin our in person meetings with a 40 minute relaxation (closing our eyes and just listening to a guided meditation & soft music) followed by our usual in person discussion group. You are welcome to come exclusively to either the meditation group, the discussion group or both. DATES- ONCE A MONTH (TBA)

POT LUCK DINNERS Twice yearly, this social event is an invitation to everyone to prepare a favorite dish and bring it to share with fellow members.

POTLUCK Sunday, May 12th 2-4pm
Friday, September 27th 5:30-6:30pm