Resource person: Pam Petire

Location: St. Philip by-the-Sea | 7113 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC, V0R 2H0

Description:

As we grow older, life brings inevitable changes—some gentle, others deeply felt. The loss of a loved one, a pet, a home, mobility, or even a driver’s licence can stir unexpected waves of grief. This experiential workshop offers a compassionate space to explore how these everyday losses shape our emotional landscape.

Through guided reflection and the calming power of natural scents, participants will learn how aroma can help quiet the mind and soothe the heart. Engaging the body’s natural “rest and digest” state, you’ll discover simple ways to restore balance, build resilience, and find moments of peace amid life’s ongoing transitions.

Instructor: Margo Fletcher is a registered Aroma-Therapist who has been providing aromatherapy support both through her private practice and also as a volunteer for Nanaimo Community Hospice for the past 20 years. Her knowledge of the sense of smell and how it is designed to keep us safe in the world, combined with her deep understanding of the effects of grief and loss as a Hospice volunteer, led her to create a bereavement support program that is still in use today.

She is dedicated to helping and empowering others through their grief and loss by sharing with them the all-encompassing support their sense of smell brings to their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. She encourages others to deepen their awareness and connection to the natural world around them, drawing their attention to their own innate abilities to find comfort, ease and solace amongst the scents they notice in these surroundings.

Mandatory membership(s):

• Individual Membership 2025-26

Available spots: 11 out of 12

Price: $20.00 Taxes not included

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