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Save the Date: Annual Memories Walk – October 3

betzi — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:33:50 +0000

We know — October seems so far off — this school year isn’t even over yet! But, the date has been set, and we are already at work preparing for Memories That Move Us. The Children’s Room annual memories walk will take place on Sunday, October 3rd in Arlington. We hope that you will mark your calendar and join us in the fall. More information will be coming soon!

Teens Share Personal Stories of Loss through Performance

betzi — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:53:30 +0000

The Children’s Room Teen Performance Troupe has been on the road, performing their original skits and answering candid questions in middle schools, high schools, colleges, and social service agencies across Massachusetts. The teens bravely and honestly share their personal grief stories and experiences with their audiences.

So often kids hold feelings of grief deep inside, and their grief is unrecognized and unacknowledged. These teens reach out to others with the message that breaking this silence is redemptive and healing.

The Teen Performance Troupe is an integral part of The Children’s Room outreach and education effort in our communities, so that our message of hope and compassion reaches many more children in diverse neighborhoods and schools. For many children whose families cannot access bereavement services, the teen troupe brings empathy and validation.

The troupe performance calendar includes dates for Lexington, Plymouth, and Newton schools, Tufts and BC, and a bereavement center in Northampton. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about scheduling a performance, or read more about The Teen Performance Troupe.

We invite everyone to join us at the Belmont Hill School on June 6th for the final public performance of the season.

Upcoming Workshop: Supporting Young Adults Coping with Loss – April 3

betzi — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:43:49 +0000

It has been estimated that 22 – 30% of college students have experienced the death of a family member or friend within the last year. This workshop, intended for college and university counseling center staff and other providers working with young adult populations, will explore the intersection of typical developmental issues and the experience of bereavement.

This workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 3 from 9:30am-4:30pm at our house in Arlington. For more information and registration for this and our other three workshops (each focused on a different age group), please visit our Spring-Summer Workshop Series page.

Memories Walk Shines in the Sun

betzi — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:38:22 +0000

Thank you to the 350+ walkers who joined us, and to the many others who supported us from a distance! Our Memories Walk and 10th Anniversary Celebration on October 4th was such a meaningful and successful day. We enjoyed family, friends, inspiring words, sun (!) – and even a rainbow to bring the day to a wonderful conclusion.

There is still plenty of time to donate. The online teams and fundraising pages on Firstgiving at www.Firstgiving.com/childrensroom will remain up through the New Year. Since this is our 10th Anniversary, we hope people will keep on donating to teams and friends right through the end of the year — and spread the word that you can still create a new fundraising page and help the children in our program.

Thank you so much for the outpouring of support. We are deeply grateful!!

Check back soon for more reflections on the day and to see pictures.

Visit our improved ‘Resources’ page!

mredmond@childrensroom.org — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:45:54 +0000

We are pleased to announce that our Resources page has been updated to include much more information designed to help you better understand and support grieving children, teens, and families. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, counselor, or friend, we hope you’ll find the information here useful.

Stay connected

kkillion@childrensroom.org — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:40:42 +0000

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Teen Performance Troupe Season Finale, May 31st

stephanie@childrensroom.org — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:38 +0000

The performance will be held at The Belmont Hill School, Kraft Theater, 350 Prospect Street, Belmont at 5:30 pm.

The Performance Troupe is a group of teens who have written an original show about grief in the lives of today’s teens. Each of the performers has experienced the death of a family member, and they have worked to incorporate their personal stories into a powerful and innovative performance.

*Performance Troupe shows are most appropriate for children ages 12 and up*

For more information contact us by email or call us at 781-641-4741.

Day 7 National College Student Grief Awareness Week

stephanie@childrensroom.org — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:00:02 +0000

Today’s task: share information about the National Conference on College Student Grief on August 14-15 and Boot Camp 2 Beat Cancer on August 15. Both events are sponsored by National Students of AMF and will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina. Remember to wear black and red!

View events from the entire week.

Day 6 National College Student Grief Awareness Week

stephanie@childrensroom.org — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:00:58 +0000

Today’s task: watch the Brick Awards video describing the founding and mission of National Students of AMF. Invite 10 or more friends to watch this video. Remember to wear black and red!

Preview upcoming schedule of events.

Day 5 National College Student Grief Awareness Week

stephanie@childrensroom.org — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:25 +0000

Today’s task: Find a way to honor the loved one(s) you have lost. This can include anything from setting aside a few minutes to think about them to doing a special activity. Remember to wear black and red!

Preview upcoming schedule of events.