Groups
We offer support groups for children ages 3 through 19. We have separate groups for children and teens that are grieving the loss of someone they love because of death, divorce or separation. We also help children who are in foster care, and those with anticipatory grief.
A typical group includes up to 10 children and 5 trained volunteer facilitators and staff. Youth are put into groups according to their age, typically 3-7, 8-12, and 13-19. An adult family member or care-giver must accompany each child and may participate in the adult support group which meets at the same time the children and teens meet.
A Center For Grieving Children offers mutual support and acceptance through listening and sharing. We believe grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one for children as well as adults and that acceptance and caring assist in the healing process. Our goals are to support and nurture children and their families in a loving and understanding environment as they experience grief.
Groups for bereaved children can provide a safe, supportive context in which children can express feelings. Contact with bereaved peers gives the child the reassurance that he or she is not alone in the experience of loss.
We offer support groups for children ages 3 through 19. We have separate groups for children and teens that are grieving the loss of someone they love because of death, divorce or separation. We also help children who are in foster care, and those with anticipatory grief.
A typical group includes up to 10 children and 5 trained volunteer facilitators and staff. Youth are put into groups according to their age, typically 3-7, 8-12, and 13-19. An adult family member or care-giver must accompany each child and may participate in the adult support group which meets at the same time the children and teens meet.
A Center For Grieving Children offers mutual support and acceptance through listening and sharing. We believe grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one for children as well as adults and that acceptance and caring assist in the healing process. Our goals are to support and nurture children and their families in a loving and understanding environment as they experience grief.
Grief Support Groups:
For children, teens, and their parents or guardians grieving due to the death of a loved one.
Groups and Times:
- Youth Grief A (ages 3-19) meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
- Youth Grief B (ages 3-19) meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
- Youth Grief C (ages 3-19) meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
- Adults meet at the same time as the youth groups.
Divorce and Separation Support Groups:
For children, teens, and their parents or guardians grieving due to divorce and separation.
Groups and Times:
- Divorce/Separation A (ages 3-19) meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
- Divorce/Separation B (ages 3-19) meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
- Divorce/Separation C (ages 3-19) meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
- Adults meet at the same time as the youth groups.
Foster Care Support Groups:
For children and teens who are experiencing loss, and their foster parents.
Groups and Times:
- Those in foster care meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
- Adults meet at the same time as the youth groups.
Anticipatory Support:
For children, teens, and their parents or guardians with a loved one who is dying.