What is the next step?
That answer depends on where you are. We offer you a number of ways to take a small or bigger step. You can sign up for our newsletters or follow us on Facebook if you want to become more acquainted with our work as [...]
Does it matter how my person died?
We work with families whose person died for a variety of reasons. The majority of our families have had a parent/spouse/co-parent die, but we also work with families whose child/sibling died. The most common cause of death is cancer or other medical issues, but [...]
What if the death happened a long time ago or if my child/teen does not seem upset about it?
No matter when the person died or how well you feel like your child/teen is coping, they are welcome as a part of this group. The group is not a place only for those who have experienced a recent loss, nor is it solely [...]
Is this the same as Therapy?
NO! This group is more of a peer support group and a place where children/teens can connect with each other, share memories, engage in fun activities, laugh, talk, and share food!
What will the children/teens do or talk about in the group?
Topics in group will depend on the needs of the kids/teens in each particular group. Below are some general themes that we cover and present in groups. Connecting with each other Sharing our stories/memories Feelings and emotions associated with our losses Coping with tough [...]
Who will run the group?
This group will be co-facilitated by a staff member and intern from The Children’s Room and one of the social workers from the school/community agency.
Why is this kind of group needed? Why should we do it at our school or community center?
After a death the family system can be fractured, and children/teens often have nowhere to turn to for support. TCR community-based groups are hosted at either a school or a community agency allowing children and teens to benefit from services that they may not [...]
How many people do you help?
The Children’s Room is the region’s largest child bereavement organization. We serve over 700 people across our programs annually. Services include peer-based grief support groups for families with children and teens aged 3½-18, offered at our Arlington center, as well as in schools and [...]
How long do families stay in the program?
The answer is as unique as the families' need. Typically, families come towards within the first year since their person died and stay with us 2-3 years. Since we offer a range of programming, including phone consultations, often families will participate in multiple programs [...]
How much do you charge?
All of our services are free of charge. We know that a death is often accompanied by financial hardship and we do not want to add to that burden. Grieving families have enough to deal with, without making cost a barrier. Because we offer [...]
