These groups are designed to support the unique journeys of families who have experienced loss through Termination for Medical Reasons (T.F.M.R). In this category, you will find a 7-week professionally facilitated group and a peer drop-in group.
**Please note: you are invited (and encouraged) to attend the 7-week group series more than once. Each time you attend, you can get something new from it.
TFMR Drop-in Group
This is a casual peer support drop-in group that is designed to connect with others as we navigate the journey through a Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR) loss together.
Who is this group for? Individuals and partners who have made the difficult decision to terminate their wanted pregnancy for medical reasons and are seeking peer connection at any stage of the journey.
When We Meet: April 10th, May 8th, June 12th, 2024
Time We Meet: 6:30pm MT / 8:30pm ET
Where We Meet: Online
Prerequisites: NONE
Initial Grief: TFMR
This is an 7-week professionally facilitated, peer-driven support group for individuals and partners who are deciding to, or have had to make, the difficult decision to terminate their wanted pregnancy for medical reasons. This group provides an accountable and non-judgmental space to discuss the unique grief that surrounds TFMR loss.
Who is this group for? Individuals and partners who are navigating a TFMR loss at any stage of the journey.
When We Meet: Tuesdays, April 9th – May 21st, 2024
Time We Meet: 6pm MT / 8pm ET
Where: Online
Prerequisites: NONE
Suggested groups to join after attendance in this group:
- TFMR Drop-In Group
FAQ
What to expect at a PILSC peer support group
A hybrid group is a peer support group that gives you the option of attending in person at the PILSC office in downtown Calgary or attending virtually on Zoom for those living outside of Calgary and for anyone who prefers to attend virtually.
Your hybrid group will have a designated facilitator for those who attend in person and the second facilitator will be supporting the group on Zoom. We have technology called Meeting Owl that allows for a seamless interaction experience between those attending in person and those who attend virtually.
(PILSC hybrid group using Meeting Owl technology with in-person and virtual attendees)
To see a video of a Hybrid group, see this video
For our 7-Week Groups, we require that all participants attend either the first or second session and as many sessions as possible to allow for a safe and consistent group environment. That being said, life happens and let us know if you are unable to attend a session by emailing info@pilsc.org.
As with all of our services at PILSC, we believe in the importance of removing barriers to accessing services. All of our groups are offered at no cost to participants. For those who have the means and ability to help support the centre and our groups programming, we graciously accept donations: https://pilsc.org/donate-to-pilsc
All of our online groups are open for anyone to attend anywhere in the world. Some of our groups that meet in person will have a hybrid option so you can attend any group virtually, regardless of your physical location.
You will receive a confirmation email from the Jane booking system and the day before your group you will receive an email welcoming you to your group. For 7-week groups, there are forms to fill out in the Jane booking system so please fill those out as we require your mailing information to send you materials for your group.
Yes, you are welcome to attend a group more than once. Every time you attend will be different because so much is determined by the people in a group with you. We also have various monthly groups that you can try after an 7-week group to meet others who have experienced.