The Japanese Association for Death Study and Bereavement Support
was established in 1982. Its aim is to provide an opportunity for those
who have lost close ones to share genuinely their experience of bereavement
and grief, matters and issues which are not commonly discussed in public.
The Association has grown progressively, operated entirely by volunteers
since its foundation 22years ago.
The contemporary society in which we live is apt to emphasize material
culture. Most of us tend to give little attention to the fact that life
ends in death. The aim of the Association is to provide a forum available
to all through which the issues of living and dying can be approached
and studied, and action taken where necessary. Those who are troubled
and seeking an environment in which they can share painful experiences,
those who wish to contemplate more deeply the death which no-one can
escape, will be able through the many occasions provided by the Association
to make lasting contact with others of like mind, and enrich their understanding.
Activities
● Lecture Meetings and Courses for Death Study
● Bereavement Experience Sharing Group-every second and the fourth Sunday
2:00pm~5:00pm A support group for people who are struggling to adjust
after the loss of a significant loved one or who are involved in the
grieving process.
● Himawari Group -every third Saturday 2:00pm~5:00pm A support group
for the people on the way to overcome the grieving process.
● Bereaved by Suicide Support group -every first Saturday 2:00pm~5:00pm
A group to provide support assistance to people bereaved by suicide and
those who wish to help them.
● Memorial Service
● Self-awareness Group
● Association Bulletin
The Japanese Association for Death Study and Bereavement Support
Shinseikaikan Bldg3F. 33-4 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Zip code160-0016
Tel +81-3-5361-8719
Fax +81-3-5361-8792
E-mail off@seitosi.org
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