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Anticipatory grief support in Canada

For grieving someone who is still here. Talk with people in Canada who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.

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Help for anticipatory grief in Canada

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Clear Path Counselling, Toronto

We help people with loss of a child and loss of a brother or sister, in person in Toronto and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.

Evenings and weekends

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Lamar Therapy Practice, Toronto

A small team supporting miscarriage and pregnancy loss and losing a pet. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.

Weekdays and Saturday mornings

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Steady Hands Care, Quebec

Run by people who have been through loss of a parent and loss of a child themselves.

Mon to Fri, 9 to 5

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Clear Path Counselling, Victoria

Practical help for people dealing with loss of a parent and losing a pet, plus a weekly drop-in.

Mon to Fri, 9 to 5

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Halifax Grief Counselling

A small team supporting losing a pet and miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.

Mon to Fri, 9 to 5

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Open Door Psychotherapy, Charlottetown

Run by people who have been through loss of a child and loss of a friend themselves.

Mon to Fri, 9 to 5

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Open Door Psychotherapy, Hamilton

Run by people who have been through loss of a parent and loss of a brother or sister themselves.

Evenings and weekends

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Randy Counselling

We help people with loss of a spouse or partner and losing a pet, in person in Calgary and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.

Evenings and weekends

From people who came through it

  • โ€œIf you're scared right now, I get it. In 2023, that was me. I remember every visit could be the last like it was yesterday. I picked up the guitar again. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.โ€

    Slow Birch ยท been through anticipatory grief
  • โ€œTo whoever needs this: I was in the same place nearly four years ago. I remember when guilt for wishing it was over, like it was yesterday. Last month I had people round for dinner. The bad days get further apart. One day at a time.โ€

    Sulo T ยท been through anticipatory grief
  • โ€œThe first time you forget she was ever different, that's the worst. I won't lie. It doesn't get easier. But you learn to live in the gaps. The crossword still helps. Coffee. The train. Small things. Don't expect anyone to understand. They won't. But you'll find your people. The ones who nod without saying anything. Hold onto them. And hold onto the good days. They come. Even now.โ€

    Student nurse in Guwahati 7 ยท been through anticipatory grief
  • โ€œI remember when Dad first got sick, I felt so alone. If you are starting this, know that the guilt you feel is normal. It does not make you a bad person. Find one person who gets it, even if it is someone online. And take photos of the good moments, even if they are rare. You will need them later. I am not going to say it is easy, but you can do it. I am here if you want to talk.โ€

    Camila C ยท been through anticipatory grief

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