This is a six week support group for children ages 5 to 13 who have lost a significant person in their lives. The group offers a non-threatening environment of support, allowing the child to discuss his/her feelings regarding the loss and to explore the grief process. Art therapy, age appropriate activities and sharing periods that include facilitation by a grief counselor are included in the six week sessions offered quarterly at Hospice and within the school system. In addition, educational materials are given to the child’s family regarding the grief process and children and grief.
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