Bringing Grief Support into Schools and Communities For many young people, school is the place where grief shows up most. It can appear in the classroom, the cafeteria, and the hallways. That’s why our School and Community Partnerships team brings grief support directly into [...]
What’s Ahead This Fall: Family Nights and Teen Events at TCR This fall, families and teens at TCR will have opportunities to connect, create, and spend meaningful time together. Our once-a-month Family Nights and Teen Events are designed to support families who are grieving [...]
Creating Safe Spaces for Latino Students to Grieve: Lessons from the Spanish-Speaking Grief Group For many children and teens, especially in communities where grief is often kept private, going to school can mean carrying an invisible weight. Without spaces to talk about loss, students [...]
Strengthening Community Partnerships to Expand Grief-Informed Care At The Children’s Room, we know it takes strong partnerships across schools, health systems, and communities to ensure that no child or teen grieves alone. This summer, our staff had the opportunity to present for several community [...]
Supporting Students Who Are Grieving: How Educators and Parents Can Work Together Going back to school after a loss can be one of the hardest transitions for children and teens. Grief affects how students learn, connect with friends, and show up in the classroom. [...]
Supporting Grieving Families, Together: Community Partnerships in Action At The Children’s Room, we know that grief doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The kind of support children, teens, and families need after a death often begins with a caring professional—someone who recognizes the need, opens [...]
What It Means to Be Understood by Luca When my mom first suggested I join a group at The Children’s Room, I wasn’t exactly interested. I didn’t know what to expect, and I wasn’t sure I wanted to talk about my dad with people [...]
When Teens Hear from Those Who’ve Been There Friendship doesn’t always start with a deep conversation. Sometimes it starts with a shared laugh, a slice At The Children’s Room, we believe in the power of connection, and sometimes, the most meaningful support comes from [...]
More Than Just a Good Time: Teen Events at TCR Friendship doesn’t always start with a deep conversation. Sometimes it starts with a shared laugh, a slice of pizza, or the quiet relief of realizing you’re not the only one who’s been through it. [...]
Navigating Special Days like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day & Other Milestones While Grieving As spring arrives, so do reminders of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation season. For many, these are joyful days of recognition and celebration. But for those who are grieving, these [...]
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