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Bereaved post-caregiving person

What is post-caregiving?

Post-caregiving is the period that follows the end of the role of caregiver. It's the period when you not only mourn the loss of your loved one, but also of your role, your bearings and your identity as a caregiver.

Post-care is a period when many griefs and emotions come together.

Through the services of «The Journey», you'll find a caring space to move forward at your own pace, surrounded by people living a similar reality. It will be an opportunity to share, exchange and explore various topics and personal growth tools to help you tame this new path and adapt to this new reality with serenity.

Being a post-caregiver also means...

Questioning your experience

It's a time to reflect on how far we've come, what we've experienced and how we've changed.

Coming to terms with grief:

This period can be difficult and upsetting, and everyone experiences it at their own pace. Taking the time to welcome your emotions and recognize your needs can help you find a new balance, little by little.

Redefining daily life

After devoting time and energy to supporting a loved one, it may be necessary to find a personal balance and new lifestyle habits.

Every journey is unique, and it's normal to take the time needed to adapt to this new reality.

Services

Individual support

For the bereaved

Because every bereavement is unique, we offer personalized support to help you get through this period at your own pace.

A caring, confidential listening space, in person, by telephone or video conference.

Emotional support tailored to your needs, whatever your stage of grief
Useful information on local resources and services to support you.

You don't have to grieve alone. Talk, be listened to, ask questions, take a moment to yourself: every gesture counts in this process.

Lunch

“The Journey”

A moment to take a breather, exchange ideas and reconnect after the role of caregiver.

These monthly dinners provide a warm and welcoming space for people in post-care:

- Meet people with similar experiences
- Break isolation and feel understood
- Sharing stories, emotions and advice in a friendly atmosphere
- Building connections and supporting each other with respect and compassion.

Duration: 2 hours
Location: at the restaurant (location to be specified)
Meals: at your own expense

Come as you are, for a moment of meeting, sharing and comfort, away from the stresses of everyday life, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Cozy coffee

“The Journey”

These monthly meetings provide a compassionate pause to recharge and regain balance after a period of caregiving. They offer an opportunity to share experiences, highlight one’s strengths, and discover practical tools that promote well-being and personal growth.

Terms and conditions
Frequency: one meeting per month
Duration: approx. 2h30
Location: Saint-Chrysostome and Huntingdon

Workshop

Christmas without you

The holiday season, often synonymous with joy and get-togethers, can be a particularly difficult time when you're grieving.

This workshop provides a safe, caring space to:

- Express your emotions as the holiday season approaches
- Welcome your fears, sadness or anxiety, without judgment
- Find comfort and guidance from others who have been through a similar experience
- Explore ways to get through this period with gentleness, sense and kindness.

Duration: 2 hours
Cost: Free for everyone
Location: on request

A time to feel heard, understood and supported, and to approach the holiday season with a little more lightness and support.

Support group

Journey with grief after caregiving

Quand l’absence réinvente mon chemin

These meetings are intended for people grieving after being a caregiver. Following the loss of a loved one and the end of the caregiving role, a sense of emptiness may arise, raising deep questions about the meaning of life and personal identity.

In a warm, confidential and caring environment, you can work at your own pace, surrounded by people with similar experiences.

2h30 meetings
Free
Location: (please specify)

On the agenda:

A place to listen and talk, where everyone can express their grief without judgment
Tools and guidelines to help you better understand the stages of grief.
A safe space to welcome all emotions, even the most upsetting.
An opportunity to share your experiences and talk to others who understand what you're going through.
A time to gradually rediscover meaning in your life after caregiving.
The support needed to learn to live with absence, while honoring the bond.
Explore your identity as a caregiver and reflect on the legacy of this role.
Define personal projects and get a new lease on life.
Create a visualization chart to project yourself into the future.
These encounters offer a caring, supportive framework for working through grief, exploring your emotions and reinventing a path of serenity and meaning.

Taking care of yourself, one step at a time

- Feel what you feel:

There is no right or wrong way to grieve.

- Take your time:

Everyone moves at their own pace - take it easy.

- Don't be alone:

Talking to someone can really help.

- Listen to your body:

Eat, rest, move around - it helps more than you think.

Afterwards... I go on with my life

Guillements

Thank you so much for your support throughout the months since my husband's death. Your gentle listening allowed me to move forward quietly and I am now doing very well. Thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart.

- Claire
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I wanted to tell you that I was a little uncomfortable and very anxious at the beginning of the first meeting of the bereavement support group, and also because I thought I was young compared to the other participants. As the meeting progressed, I felt included and my anxiety went away. Thank you for offering me this workshop. I'll gladly continue.

- Jessica Gregory-Montreuil
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