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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 [...]

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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!

The Children's Room2020-11-09T21:17:06+00:00July 13th, 2015|Program|
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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 [...]

The Children's Room2020-11-09T21:17:11+00:00July 13th, 2015|Program|
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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.

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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 [...]

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The Children’s Room
1210 Massachusetts Ave.
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Phone: (781)-641-4741
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Email: info@childrensroom.org

Our business office hours:
Monday through Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm.

OUR GIVING COMMUNITY

Thank you to our supportive community. We charge no fee for our family services. About 80% of our funding is provided by individuals who join us in offering hope.

We are grateful also to The Cummings Foundation for our 2019 Sustaining Pledge.

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