Archive for 'Resources'
Upcoming Workshop: Understanding the Challenges of Loss in Adolescents – May 22
For most, adolescence is a period of life defined by growth and new beginnings. Yet for many teens it can be a time marred by grief and turmoil. This workshop will explore how teens make sense of and negotiate between these two competing worlds. Social workers, counselors, teachers, parents, and any adult working with teens will [...]
Posted: May 10th, 2010 under Community Events, Events, News, Resources, Teens, workshops or conferences.
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Your Changing Relationship with Your In-Laws – Sunday Night Discussion, May 2
How has your relationship with your in-laws changed after your spouse’s death? Was it a good relationship before the death? Have they continued to make you feel that you are and will continue to be a part of their family? Or perhaps it is too painful for them to remain in close contact. You and/or [...]
Posted: April 24th, 2010 under Community Events, Events, News, Parents Council, Resources.
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Finding the Right Summer Camp
There are several summer camp programs in Massachusetts and beyond that have been developed for children and teens who are grieving the loss of a loved one. These programs include:
Camp
Date(s)
Ages
Location
Camp Angel Wings
July 24 & 25
Ages 5-17
Mattapoisett
Camp Stepping Stones
July 10 & 11
Beverly Farms
Cranberry Hospice
July 13 – August 10
Children & tweens
Plymouth
The Manitou Experience
August 22-27
Boys grades 5-8
Oakland, ME
The [...]
Posted: April 23rd, 2010 under News, Resources.
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Drop-In Discussion Group – May 12
Our parent alumni group is hosting a monthly series of informal discussions on Wednesday evenings. The discussions are open to any parent or guardian of a family who has experienced the loss of a spouse or a child. We hope these discussion groups will be especially supportive for the adults in families on our waitlist.
Topics [...]
Posted: April 12th, 2010 under Child Loss, Community Events, Family Stories, News, Parents Council, Resources.
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Teens Share Personal Stories of Loss through Performance
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 [...]
Posted: March 25th, 2010 under College Students, Community Events, Events, Family Stories, News, Newsletter, Resources, Teens.
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Summer Camp Open House Hosted by TCR Sunday – March 28
Looking for a summer camp with a program that is fun and rewarding while addressing your child’s grief from a significant death in their life? Two very special one-week overnight camp programs in Maine will be present at an open house at 5:00pm this Sunday at The Children’s Room. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
The [...]
Posted: March 24th, 2010 under News, Resources.
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Upcoming Workshop: Supporting Young Adults Coping with Loss – April 3
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 [...]
Posted: March 19th, 2010 under College Students, Community Events, News, Resources, workshops or conferences.
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Spring-Summer Workshop Series Registration Open
We offer a series of workshops that provide practical information and strategies to address challenging topics related to death, divorce, illness, or any crisis of loss. These workshops are open to the community, and continuing education credits are available for participants. Workshops run from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm at our house in Arlington.
Our Spring-Summer [...]
Posted: March 10th, 2010 under Community Events, Events, News, Resources, Training, workshops or conferences.
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Helping Your Teenager Through Their Loss – Sunday Night Discussion, March 7
Our Parent Alumni Group is hosting a discussion group on Sunday, March 7, from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Please join us for an evening of conversation around the topic of helping your teenager through their loss. Alumni parents, current parents, and waitlist parents are all welcome, as well as anyone interested in joining the discussion around this topic.
RSVP by [...]
Posted: March 6th, 2010 under Child Loss, Community Events, Events, News, Parents Council, Resources, Teens.
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HFA Webinar Series: Helping Children & Adolescents Cope with Grief & Loss
Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) is presenting a webinar series on helping children and adolescents cope with grief and loss:
1. Bereavement Camps for Kids: Benefits and Challenges – February 1, 1:00-2:30pm ET
2. Bereaved Children & Adolescents: Lessons from Research – April 14, 1:00-2:30pm ET
3. Grieving Children & Adolescents: The Role of Internet Support – June 15, 1:00-2:30pm ET
The series will [...]
Posted: January 29th, 2010 under Advocacy, Child Loss, Events, Hospice, News, Resources, workshops or conferences.
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