Archive for 'Resources'
Children’s Grief Awareness Day
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
Children’s Grief Awareness Day is observed every year on the Thursday before Thanksgiving Day. We invite you to take this opportunity to learn more about how children grieve and find resources to help support grieving children in your family or community.
Grief affects more children than most of us realize, and children express [...]
Posted: November 17th, 2011 under News, Resources.
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The Children’s Room Workshop Series
Using the expertise developed through working with hundreds of grieving children, teens, and adults, The Children’s Room educates the community about issues related to grief and loss. Teachers, social workers, and others who work closely with children and young adults will benefit from learning tools and strategies needed to support those impacted by a loss, [...]
Posted: June 25th, 2011 under Events, Resources, workshops or conferences.
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National Alliance for Grieving Children
Annual Symposium, Boston, July 14-16, 2011
The NAGC’s 15th annual symposium took place in Boston this year! This symposium brought together professionals in the child bereavement field to share their best practices concerning programming, research, measurement, fundraising and other topics. This colorful photograph shows artwork created by attendees from our NAGC workshop, “Winter Always Turns to Spring.”
Over 300 representatives from child [...]
Posted: June 25th, 2011 under Child Loss, College Students, Community Events, Events, News, Resources, workshops or conferences.
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Community Support for Memories Walk Amazing
We had sunshine yesterday for the annual Memories Walk, but more importantly we were surrounded by familes, volunteers, and friends who came to support the mission and programs of The Children’s Room.
The community support was simply amazing. We would like to thank everyone who walked, donated, and sent words of encouragement. And we would like [...]
Posted: October 4th, 2010 under Community Events, Family Stories, Memorial Events, News, Resources, Rituals, Teens, Volunteers.
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Writing as a Transformative Process
Some Children’s Room participants have found writing to be a transformative experience in their healing journey. A local writer and teacher is offering an 8 week session: Writing our Way Through…. on Friday morning from 9:15 – 11:15 in Arlington Center. For more information contact Pamela Powell. Call 781-646-6708 or email: mermaidpam@yahoo.com
Posted: September 12th, 2010 under Art, Community Events, News, Resources.
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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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