1. About BFOSCR
1.1. Client Population
1.1.1. Grief Support Programs are offered to the population's of Hamilton, Niagara, Burlington, Haldimand, and Norfolk regions.
1.2. Mission Statement
1.2.1. Our mission is to create a caring, compassionate, non-judmental peer support and educational environment for individuals and families who're experiancing bereavment from a loss. and to connect with others and develop a better understanding of the emotions that come with grief and loss
1.3. Mandate
1.3.1. Our mandate is to provide support programs, services, and resources to those who are experiancing breavment or going through the grieving process. We are committed to helping people from all ages seeking support and comfort by providing a listening, safe, non- judgmental environment to share their grief journey.
2. Information
2.1. Email: programming@bfoscr.com
2.1.1. Website:
2.1.1.1. Phone: +1 (905) 318 - 0070
2.1.1.1.1. Address: 300 Fennell Avenue East, Unit 2B Hamilton, Ontario L9AIT2
3. Knowledge
3.1. Be conscious of and apply my job responsibilities with excellence.
3.2. Follow the OCSWSSW code of ethics, especially in terms of confidentiality.
3.3. Control my emotional involvement with clients, boundaries.
3.4. Maintain the best interest of the clients by being aware of my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self-in-relation with others.
3.5. Develop and maintained positive working relationships.
3.6. Identify some personal strengths and/or limitations
4. Services
4.1. Lending Library
4.2. Fundraising Events
4.3. One to One Support
4.4. Newsletter's
4.5. Facilitator Training
5. Theories
5.1. Apply anti-oppression policies.
5.2. respect for everyone’s journey of bereavement and grief.
5.3. reflection and ask for help when needed.
5.4. Using the person-centred approaches
5.5. using strength-based approaches
5.6. Implement the holding space principle when bringing support to bereaved clients.
5.7. Keep the best interest of the client.
6. Responsibilites - Daily Tasks
6.1. Stay updated on the news
6.2. Look through resources
6.3. Schedule and follow through with support calls
6.4. Check the Mailbox
6.5. Water Plants
6.6. Schedule and follow through with intakes
6.7. Answer calls/voicemails/emails DAILY
6.8. Setup/Cleanup group settings
7. Development
7.1. Professional Development
7.1.1. Learned more about grief, loss, and bereavement.
7.1.2. Learned the work we do in Bereaved Families of Ontario and the resources available for the community we served.
7.1.3. Understanding that people go at their own pace when dealing with grief.
7.1.4. Learning the benefits of the different coping techniques that exist
7.1.5. Being aware that the job we do as practicum students is important for the community no matter how 'small'
7.1.6. Improving my active listening skills.
7.1.7. Taking care of my health and listen to my body to avoid burnt out.
7.1.8. Being aware of my own triggers and my journey to be a better helper.
7.2. Skill Development
7.2.1. Time management skills and organization strategies. Active listening skills. Advanced helping skills. Communicating clearly and concisely in written and spoken form Identify and apply SSW theories and skills relevant to the community we served. Use critical thinking and problem Take initiative and accountability
8. Programs
8.1. Adult Drop In Group
8.1.1. Drop-In support group for adults aged 18+ for any type of loss, at any stage of grief.
8.2. Healing with hope: Mixed Loss
8.2.1. Offering Support to adults of all ages who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
8.3. TLC/CSC Support Group
8.3.1. Tlc program is for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. Caregiver support runs alongside with the TLC group.
8.4. Pregnancy & Infant Loss
8.4.1. Offering support with or without your partner for those who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a young infant.
8.5. Bereaved Parents Support Program
8.5.1. Offering support with or without your partner for those who have experienced the death of a child (of any age)
8.6. M.A.I.D
8.6.1. Offering support for those who have experienced a medical assisted in dying journey of a family member or friend.
8.7. Seniors Support Group
8.7.1. Support for individuals 60+ years of age who have experienced the loss of a loved one.