Grieving the Loss of Place

We at The Children's Room are shocked and saddened that arson destroyed the main building of The Dougy Center in Portland, Oregon. The Dougy Center is the pioneer in the field of child bereavement, and their generosity of spirit has led to the creation [...]

2020-06-25T15:50:49+00:00July 6th, 2009|News|

“Even” Professionals Grieve

In her most recent blog post for Psychology Today, our own Phyllis Silverman reflects on her recent personal experiences.  She examines her own strong, emotional reaction to our amazing Teen Performance Troupe in the context of being a professional in the field of bereavement.  [...]

2020-06-25T15:50:50+00:00June 3rd, 2009|News, Resources|

Leaving in July

Our Executive Director, Barbara Clarke, will be leaving The Children’s Room on July 31st.  Barbara has been with The Children’s Room for almost three years, and has helped us enhance our community profile, professionalize our fundraising, and modernize our technological capabilities. We express our [...]

2009-05-31T07:16:33+00:00May 31st, 2009|News|