Today is Blue Monday, known as the saddest day of the year. The third Monday in January was reportedly chosen based on dreary weather conditions, credit card bills following the holidays, time since Christmas, failing new year’s resolutions and decreased motivation. When you add in the looming pandemic, this can be an especially blue Monday. […]
Good Grief!
Originally published by Arborcare’s Growing Through Grief Series by John Kennedy Saynor. © Genesis Bereavement Resources, 2001. There is a good chance that, when you have given any thought to grief, it is usually in negative terms. A woman said to me recently, “I hate feeling this way!” Most people do. Grief is such […]
Cowichan cyclists raise almost $38K for Hospice
Originally published in the Cowichan Valley Citizen on August 11, 2021 The Cowichan Life Cyclers raised $37,959 for Cowichan Hospice during the annual Cycle of Life Tour. Due to COVID-19, the event had to go virtual, with cyclists simultaneously riding in at least 10 communities across Vancouver Island for those in need of hospice […]
Somatic Experiencing Training
Written by Simone Bell Bereavement Coordinator Hello all, I’ve been at Hospice for just over a month now and I very much appreciate how welcoming everyone has been. I feel blessed to be part of such a vibrant team of staff and volunteers! When I’ve had more time to settle, I will introduce myself. For […]
Upcoming Volunteer Training Opportunity
Cowichan Hospice will be offering a seven-session Deep Listening Volunteer Training. Schedule of training: October 1, 2021 October 8, 2021 October 15, 2021 October 22, 2021 October 29, 2021 November 5, 2021 November 12, 2021 Every session is from 9 am – 3 pm. Volunteers must complete all seven sessions. If you are interested in […]
