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. [...]
The Visiting Nurse and Community Health Hospice Care Service of Remembrance will take place on Thursday, May 13th at 6:30pm in the Winchester Unitarian Church (478 Main St., Winchester, MA 01890). A reception will follow. Attendees are invited to bring a photo of your loved one [...]
She did it! Dr. Victoria Arthur completed the Boston Marathon (her first marathon ever) with an official time of 4:48:41. Impressive! And there is more exciting news to share: Not only did Vic reach her fundraising goal of $7500 (enough to fund five children [...]
Our annual Circle of Hope one-hour inspirational fundraising breakfast will take place on May 5th from 8:30-9:30 at the Newton Marriott. Basic Driving Directions are available, or you can map out a Door-to-Door Route.For more information about the breakfast or to RSVP contact us [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
PBS will be premiering the program, “When Families Grieve,” at 8:00pm on April 14, 2010. The special, featuring Katie Couric and the Sesame Street Muppets, will present real-life families’ personal stories about coping with the death of a parent, as well as strategies that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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