First Link Learning Series - Understanding Grief (Fr Paul Grimes/Tony Bidgood)

Newfoundland and Labrador
Wed, Apr 19, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland & Labrador is offering the First Link Learning Series online, at no cost, to continue educating people with dementia and their families on how to live well with dementia.

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Week 15 - Understanding Grief

This week, we discuss Understanding Grief.

Overview:

What is Grief?

The Grieving Process

Ambiguous Loss

The Impact of Grief

Grief in Young Children & Adolescents

Common Themes in the Grieving Process

Caring for Yourself

Overall Survey

This weeks Learning Series speakers are Fr. Paul Grimes and Tony Bidgood

Paul Grimes

  • Paul Grimes is the Regional Manager of pastoral care ethics and bereavement services. He oversees long term care and community care for the health authority. He also oversees faith-based homes in Carbonear and Placentia.
  • His office is in the pleasant view towers.

Fr. Tony Bidgood

  • Fr. Tony Bidgood works in healthcare as a Chaplain/certified spiritual care practitioner.
  • He has experience in many healthcare settings, grief and bereavement work and parish ministry.
  • He is an ordained member of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • He is a presenting partner for the First Link Learning Series program since 2020.
  • He enjoys cooking, hiking, snow-shoeing, singing, travelling and spending time with family and friends.

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Join the Alzheimer Society First Link Learning Series program today and learn more to live well with dementia.

Our learning series provides an overview of dementia, coping strategies, and knowledge of community support services. The series is 15 weeks and is at no cost to participants. Register today!