Beyond Words
Circles of Strength: Family Grief Support Groups
One of Lumara’s longest-running programs, this in-person group creates ongoing opportunities for bereaved parents, guardians, and their children to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of grieving as a family. Together, families can share their experiences in a supportive setting and learn strategies that may help them cope with their grief. All groups […]
Minecraft Virtual Support Group for Grieving Kids
This monthly virtual group brings together grieving children ages seven to twelve in a Minecraft world created especially for them. Facilitated by one of Lumara’s therapists, the group offers a chance for kids to connect with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one, all while having fun building, creating, and exploring in […]
Writing Our Grief: Online Adult Grief Support Group
Facilitated by counsellor and published writer Tama Recker, this series is suitable both for those with no writing experience and for seasoned writers. Participants are guided to access creative thinking and mindfulness practices that support listening to inner thoughts, feelings, and their grief process in new ways. As different pathways of listening open, the possibility […]
Mindfulness Meditation
These online weekly mindfulness sessions offer a gentle and supportive space to help you cope with stress and manage the difficult thoughts, feelings, and transitions that accompany grief and loss. Incorporating music, silence, and guided meditation exercises, the facilitator will invite you into a mindful space that nurtures your body, mind, and spirit. At the […]
Camp Kerry
Camp Kerry offers an immersive, all-encompassing experience of belonging, where families are seen, heard, and supported in their grief. Everything at camp is designed to strengthen community connection, weaving together moments of reflection, healing, and joy. A team of qualified counsellors and specially trained volunteers welcome and support each family throughout the four-day retreat. Programming […]
Youth Retreat
We know that going through adolescence can be difficult, and even more so for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. A loss can sometimes lead to chronic depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. If you are between the ages […]
Synergy: A Compassionate Community Choir
We warmly invite you to sing with us in person on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 PM PST. No singing experience is required to join—just a willingness to show up, breathe, and let your voice move through the music in whatever way feels right. The Synergy Choir is a compassionate space where people gather […]