Grande Prairie & District Grief Support Association
10031 103rd Ave. T8V 1B9 Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Just Breathe by Julie Bayer Salzman & Josh Salzman

This month's FREE webinar is Walking Through Grief - Helping Others Deal with Loss. Watch it on tge Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute website here: https://ctri.co/1Ltc9rO

Thank you so much Morningview Park Golf Course for raising $2,156 for Grief Support!

Come drop by and say hello! Spending the day with some wonderful people at Pharmasave, come to their grand opening and learn more about grief support! P.s we have balloon animals & there are food trucks! Cool Cat Grilled Cheese

Do you know of a local registered charity that could use $10,000? Of course you do! Our next meeting is Wednesday July 22nd @ 7pm and our members always need go...od charities to nominate. Three nominated charities will be picked randomly and those 3 will be our guests to the next meeting with a chance to earn their charity a cheque for over $10,000! So if you're not a member, now is your chance to comment below and our members can nominate the charity you share! 100 Men, 100 Reasons, 100% Committed! Check us out at: www.TheGP100.com

Come drop by and say hello! Spending the day with some wonderful people at Pharmasave, come to their grand opening and learn more about grief support! P.s we have balloon animals & there are food trucks! Cool Cat Grilled Cheese

Introducing Grief Support Activity Kits! The changes we have all been experiencing have felt at times intrusive, unnerving, and surprisingly sometimes even peaceful. While it may be confusing for some, it’s normal to have mixed emotions, especially about complex events. For our children and youth, challenging times like these test their resiliency. The great news is we have the ability to ensure this is a time of strengthening resilience while their brains are still develop...ing! One of the ways we strengthen resilience is by adding positive supports in a person's life. While we can’t run our regular programs we want to ensure all those who need support are able to receive it in a safe, engaging way. Our Activity Kits serve as a fun way for children & youth to understand and explore their feelings, memories, and coping skills while also providing an opportunity for adults in their life to engage in supportive, relationship building conversation. *Limited Quantity Available*

Today we were blessed with a donation to sponsor a Follow Up meeting with our kiddos. From a mom who is so thankful to be able to give back to a group who helped her and her son out for so long Our Follow Up program ensures the Grief Support team is able to continue to support those who attend Camp Heal-A-Heart & for the connections with staff, volunteers, and campers to continue to grow!

Introducing Grief Support Activity Kits! The changes we have all been experiencing have felt at times intrusive, unnerving, and surprisingly sometimes even peaceful. While it may be confusing for some, it’s normal to have mixed emotions, especially about complex events. For our children and youth, challenging times like these test their resiliency. The great news is we have the ability to ensure this is a time of strengthening resilience while their brains are still develop...ing! One of the ways we strengthen resilience is by adding positive supports in a person's life. While we can’t run our regular programs we want to ensure all those who need support are able to receive it in a safe, engaging way. Our Activity Kits serve as a fun way for children & youth to understand and explore their feelings, memories, and coping skills while also providing an opportunity for adults in their life to engage in supportive, relationship building conversation. *Limited Quantity Available*

Today we were blessed with a donation to sponsor a Follow Up meeting with our kiddos. From a mom who is so thankful to be able to give back to a group who helped her and her son out for so long Our Follow Up program ensures the Grief Support team is able to continue to support those who attend Camp Heal-A-Heart & for the connections with staff, volunteers, and campers to continue to grow!

To all of the amazing Fathers and Father figures out there, we celebrate you today!

Happy Monday everyone! We want to say a special thank you to everyone who has purchased one of our Self Care Kits, and to all of our local partners and sponsors. Make sure to take a look at your white Paint of Interest bag for your ZOOM ID and Password. The session will commence at 7:00 PM tonight. Our fantastic employee Creytin and his mom are in for a fun night of self care together! We hope you have fun.

Congratulations to the winner of our giveaway Jori-Lynn Anderson! Watch your inbox, we will be sending you your pass to Back on Track. This weekend is the final weekend to purchase a Self-Care Kit and still be able to attend the Paint of Interest Zoom class on Monday June 15th ! If you would like to order please PM us. There is a limited quantity. (Purchases can still be made after June 15th but you will not have access to the Paint of Interest Zoom class). Our Self-Care kit includes local goodies from: Back on Track, The Glow Collective, Paint of Interest Grande Prairie, Miss Bliss- The Happy Homesteader, and Glow Juicery Grande Prairie. Be proud to support local with this purchase. Purchase this kit for $50 and receive over $125 dollars in product!

ANNOUNCING A GIVEAWAY! We are hosting a giveaway in support of our Self Care Kits and Activity Kits. S E L F - C A R E - K I T : ($50, limited quantity) comes with surprise self care goodies to create, connect, nourish, & indulge as well as a creative Paint of Interest Zoom class June 15, 2020 and self care tips & tricks. This kit values at over $125, and is full of products from local businesses! Be proud to support local with this purchase.... Featuring products from: Back on Track, The Glow Collective, Glow Juicery Grande Prairie, Paint of Interest Grande Prairie, Miss Bliss - The Happy Homesteader Delivery (for City of Grande Prairie) and pick up to take place on June 15th, 2020. A C T I V I T Y - C R A F T - K I T S: we have two available options. These kits are targeted for children with themes of feelings, stress, and memories! 1. Deluxe (FREE, limited quantity): featuring 3 awesome crafts with the necessary materials, instructions, and an adult-child discussion guide. The deluxe kit will be delivered free within Grande Prairie at an arranged time that works for you! Pickup can be arranged for people outside of G.P. 2. Digital (FREE, unlimited number): featuring 3 awesome digital activities that come with instructions and an adult-child discussion guide that can be sent directly to your email! A printer will be required. Please PM us if you are interested in any of the above ! To be entered in our giveaway be sure to like our Facebook page, share this post, and tag three friends for a chance to win a 30 minute massage from Back On Track! Back on Track is one of our partners in our Self-Care Kit and they have been a pleasure to work with. The winner will be announced on June 12th!

Thank you Skyline Well Testing Inc for showing continued support for our organization!! We are so lucky to have you in our community!

ANNOUNCING A GIVEAWAY! We are hosting a giveaway in support of our Self Care Kits and Activity Kits. S E L F - C A R E - K I T : ($50, limited quantity) comes with surprise self care goodies to create, connect, nourish, & indulge as well as a creative Paint of Interest Zoom class June 15, 2020 and self care tips & tricks. This kit values at over $125, and is full of products from local businesses! Be proud to support local with this purchase.... Featuring products from: Back on Track, The Glow Collective, Glow Juicery Grande Prairie, Paint of Interest Grande Prairie, Miss Bliss - The Happy Homesteader Delivery (for City of Grande Prairie) and pick up to take place on June 15th, 2020. A C T I V I T Y - C R A F T - K I T S: we have two available options. These kits are targeted for children with themes of feelings, stress, and memories! 1. Deluxe (FREE, limited quantity): featuring 3 awesome crafts with the necessary materials, instructions, and an adult-child discussion guide. The deluxe kit will be delivered free within Grande Prairie at an arranged time that works for you! Pickup can be arranged for people outside of G.P. 2. Digital (FREE, unlimited number): featuring 3 awesome digital activities that come with instructions and an adult-child discussion guide that can be sent directly to your email! A printer will be required. Please PM us if you are interested in any of the above ! To be entered in our giveaway be sure to like our Facebook page, share this post, and tag three friends for a chance to win a 30 minute massage from Back On Track! Back on Track is one of our partners in our Self-Care Kit and they have been a pleasure to work with. The winner will be announced on June 12th!

The team at Sunrise House wants to remind youth (& families) we are still OPEN and accepting intakes. If you need us, we are HERE. 24/7. Couch surfing ? Not f...eeling safe? Need someone to talk to ? Family Support & Youth Navigator also available. We are here for YOU! Call, text, or show up. Call: 780-539-3287 Text: 587-783-2463 Show up: 9309 109 ave (Hillside area) ! See more

The team at Sunrise House wants to remind youth (& families) we are still OPEN and accepting intakes. If you need us, we are HERE. 24/7. Couch surfing ? Not f...eeling safe? Need someone to talk to ? Family Support & Youth Navigator also available. We are here for YOU! Call, text, or show up. Call: 780-539-3287 Text: 587-783-2463 Show up: 9309 109 ave (Hillside area) ! See more

Good Grief resumes meeting tonight at 7:00pm. Please know social distancing rules still apply. Newcomers are more than welcome to attend.

Beyond The Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice Whether you are the parent of a 3-year-old who is curious about why a friend’s skin is brown, the parent of a 9-year-old who has been called a slur because of his religion, or the parent of a 15-year-old who snubs those outside of her social clique at school, this book is designed to help you teach your children to honor the differences in themselves and in others and to reject prejudice and ...intolerance. Three age-specific sections feature everyday parents sharing personal stories about the challenges and rewards of raising children in today’s diverse world. Psychologists, educators and parenting experts offer practical, age-appropriate advice to help you integrate lessons of respect and tolerance in day-to-day activities. And a final section offers guidance for reflecting upon your own biases, and how those biases affect your parenting. Take a look at this resource by clicking the link below: https://www.tolerance.org///general/beyond_golden_rule.pdf

- A N N O U N C E M E N T - D A Y - ~ I N T R O D U C I N G ~ Grande Prairie & District Grief Support S E L F - C A R E - K I T S!!... If you’ve been feeling more stressed than usual, we want you to know that’s normal. The entire global community is feeling the effects of change. Some people might be thriving in the chaos, some might feel despair in the face of uncertainty, and others might be on a roller coaster of emotions from one day to the next. Whether you’re just trying to get through the new day to day challenges, want a fun night in, or really need to reboot your self care routine the Grief Support team wants to help! Our $50 S E L F - C A R E - K I T comes with surprise self care goodies to create, connect, nourish, & indulge as well as a creative Paint of Interest Zoom class June 15, 2020 and self care tips & tricks V A L U E D - A T - O V E R $125! We know that local people and businesses support our organization and we want to give back by supporting local! That's why this kit has been filled with self care items purchased from local businesses! Relax with these self care products and be proud to support LOCAL! - I N C L U D I N G - Back on Track The Glow Collective Glow Juicery Grande Prairie Paint of Interest Grande Prairie Miss Bliss - The Happy Homesteader LIMITED QUANTITY PM to reserve your S E L F - C A R E - K I T today!! Delivery (for City of Grande Prairie) and pick up to take place of June 15th, 2020.

Loss and grief are prevalent in the world around us, but many feel alone in their pain. Our blog offers help with healing. https://ctri.co/3bPS0LR

We get by with a little help from our friends! Thank you to all our supporters!

Cake is mandatory when TWO of your team members become teachers!! Congratulations on your tremendous accomplishment Creytin and Kendal!

A few tips for when you're not sure what to do!

Canada is ranked #3 in the world for hosting the most child sexual abuse images online. To make a report of child sexual abuse images, visit: https://www.cybertip.ca/app/en/report ... Information sourced from: Internet Watch Foundation. #SexualViolenceAwarenessMonth #SVAM

If trauma can be passed down for generations, so can healing!

Pace will be resuming our Women's Support Group online beginning next Tuesday, May 26th. . . . Women's Virtual Support Group is each Tuesday, from 6:30 - 8:30p...m. Participants will require a computer or cellphone with camera, microphone, and wi-fi. Topics may include: - self-care - grief and loss - control and responsibility - mental health - reducing anxiety - common trauma responses To schedule an intake or for more information please email Candace at [email protected] . . . *Please note that group size is limited to 12 participants each week See more