Words by Gila SilvermanWhen my mother was dying, I called The Children’s Room for help, just like hundreds of other families have done over the last 30 years. But this call was different from most - it was not our first encounter with the organization....
Reflections from Jean MarchantThirty years ago, grief support for children was difficult to find.When Jean Marchant began her work in hospice care, she saw firsthand how families struggled to help children navigate the death of someone they loved. Parents wanted to do the right thing,...
Recommended Books for Children, Teens, and Families Who Are Grieving Books can help us find language for experiences that are often difficult to describe. For children and teens who are grieving, stories can offer reassurance, normalize feelings, and open the door to meaningful [...]
Reflections and conversations with LongWhen Kim died, there was an outpouring of support. Friends checked in, family showed up, and people made sure Long and his son Max had what they needed. But as the months passed, those calls became less frequent. By the end...
Reflections from Mark RedmondI first learned about The Children’s Room through a classmate in my mental health counseling graduate program. I was fortunate to join the staff in 2005, soon after TCR moved into the house, and for five years I helped train, support, and...
Reflections and conversations with LisaSeveral years ago, Lisa attended a Children’s Room breakfast and recognized one of the speakers immediately.His children had participated in support groups years earlier, and Lisa remembered them well. Before he spoke, she introduced herself.What happened next caught her by surprise.The...
The Children’s Room
1210 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476
Phone: (781)-641-4741
Fax: (781) 641-0012
Email: info@childrensroom.org
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