Open Group Schedule for 2026
Our Open Groups will continue in 2026 using the same schedule and group rotation as 2025, offering a consistent, supportive space to connect with others who have experienced suicide loss.
Click the link below to view our 2026 Open Group Calendar
Open Groups:
PARENT LOSS
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Platform: Zoom
Join us for this opportunity to connect with other individuals who experienced the loss of a parent by suicide.
HOW TO HELP SOMEONE GRIEVING A SUICIDE LOSS
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Platform: Zoom
Join Monique for this special group focused on what helps someone grieving. We will explore ways to offer compassionate, meaningful support while better understanding the unique experience of suicide grief.
HEART2HEART GRIEF GROUP
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Platform: Zoom
Join Amanda for this group welcoming all suicide loss grievers. Whether you’re looking to share your feelings and experiences or simply want to be with others who truly understand, this group offers a compassionate and safe space to navigate grief together.
GRIEF AFTER 2 YEARS
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Platform: Zoom
Join us for this opportunity to connect with others who experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide at least 2 years ago.
DISCOVERING OR WITNESSING THE DEATH
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Platform: Zoom
Join us in this special Open Group for individuals who experienced the trauma of discovering or witnessing a suicide death. We will share coping strategies and therapeutic approaches that help.
LIFE PARTNER LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Platform: Zoom
Join us for this opportunity to connect with others who have experienced the loss of a life partner by suicide.
HEART2HEART GRIEF GROUP
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Platform: Zoom
Join Amanda for this group welcoming all suicide loss grievers. Whether you’re looking to share your feelings and experiences or simply want to be with others who truly understand, this group offers a compassionate and safe space to navigate grief together.
CHILD LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Platform: Zoom
Join us for this opportunity to connect with other individuals who experienced the loss of a child by suicide.
Wellness Activities:
Cultivating the Compassionate-Self Meditation (Virtual)
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Platform: Zoom
Join Monique as she gently guides you toward one of the most powerful healing resources you already carry within you-- your compassionate self. This practice invites you to step into a wiser, warmer, and more courageous part of yourself, and to hold yourself with greater kindness. Through breath, imagery, and gentle reflection, we will cultivate the qualities of our compassionate selves: deep wisdom, calm strength, and a sincere commitment to healing and wellbeing.
Community Labyrinth Walk with Belinda (In-Person)
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Burlington Baptist Church (2225 New Street, Burlington, ON)
We are pleased to have Belinda Beer offer a healing Labyrinth Walk Experience for all community members seeking reflection and renewal. This provides an opportunity for some members of our community to walk the labyrinth again or for others to experience for the first time the beauty of this ancient path of healing.
The labyrinth is an ancient walking meditation tool. It is a pattern in the form of a circle, the symbol for healing, wholeness & unity. Belinda will guide us in an evening of meditation. We will also incorporate some creative silent reflection tools to enhance the experience.
Music Therapy with Jaimie Rose (Virtual)
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Platform: Zoom
Immerse yourself in a soothing, receptive music experience designed to calm the mind and relax the body. This guided session combines progressive muscle relaxation with gentle live music, creating a space for deep rest and self-care. Join from a quiet, comfortable place where you can sit or lie down without distractions. This is a wonderful opportunity to release tension, reconnect with your body, and practice a new self-soothing technique.
