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 [...]
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 [...]
Highlights from the 2025 Circle of Hope Breakfast On May 8, our community gathered at the 2025 Circle of Hope Breakfast to reflect, reconnect, and reaffirm a shared commitment: ensuring that no child, teen, or family has to grieve alone. Throughout the morning, we [...]
A Volunteer’s Role in Supporting Grieving Families For Lisa Mahoney, a long-time volunteer facilitator at The Children’s Room, grief support begins with kindness—a simple but profound gesture. Whether it’s offering a word of comfort, a moment of shared silence, or simply being present, Lisa [...]
Showing Up in Meaningful Ways: A Conversation with Volunteer Table Host Susan Higgins At The Children’s Room, grief support comes in many forms—and so does the support behind it. From peer facilitators to event volunteers, every role helps strengthen the circle of care that [...]
A Marathon of Firsts: David and Jamie Meredith Take on Boston to Support Families Who Are Grieving Running Boston is about more than the miles. When David and Jamie Meredith decided to run the 2025 Boston Marathon, it wasn’t because they were lifelong [...]
Running for Support: Cyndi Holohan Takes on the Boston Marathon for Children Who Are Grieving Some people run for the challenge. Others for the joy of it. For Cyndi Holohan, running is about something deeper—creating space for grief, healing, and connection. This year, [...]
A Race for Resilience: Chloe Marguils Runs Boston to Honor Her Mother and Support Grieving Families For Chloe Marguils, running has never just been about fitness or competition. It’s about strength, perseverance, and the unbreakable bond she shares with her mother. Chloe’s mother [...]
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