Grief Support Groups available for Children and Teens
January 14, 2008
HOSPICE GRIEF GROUPS
for
CHILDREN AND TEENS
Hospice of Siouxland provides grief support groups for children and teenagers ages 3 to 18 who are grieving the recent death of a loved one or experiencing grief from a past loss. The groups will be held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of February, March and April from 6:00-8:00 pm at Heartland Community Church. Supper is provided and daycare may be available for younger children if we receive the request at least a week in advance.
Families can begin a session in the fall or spring after the death of a loved one and continue to participate in as many sessions as needed to heal. An educational group will meet concurrently for parents and guardians.
Professional staff and trained volunteers provide a safe place where families can move through the healing process. Art, play, drama, music and discussion will be used to express feelings, strengthen memories, learn coping skills and receive information about grief.
There is no set fee to attend the program, however families can make donations for an amount with which they are comfortable. Pre-registration is required. Parents or guardians may call Hospice of Siouxland at 712-233-4144 or 1-800-383-4545.
(John Giorgio, MS, NCC is the Hospice Bereavement Coordinator.)
