We subscribe to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation. Every year approximately one-third of children in an average classroom experience some form of loss. Unresolved childhood grief can prompt misbehavior, poor school patterns, foster juvenile dependency and severely affect adult relationships. Thanks, in part, to a grant from the Children's Miracle Network, Hospice of Eastern Maine is able to provide special bereavement support geared specifically for children. Support for Grieving Children provides a 10-week grief support group for children and families or caregivers experiencing the death of a loved one.
Children find help in sharing feelings and experiences with other children their own age.
Feelings are expressed and released through stories, games, drawings, discussions, play and other activities. Adults who come with children meet in their own group. Facilitators are volunteers trained by Hospice of Eastern Maine. Interested families are asked to arrange an interview with our Program Coordinator, Linda Boyle. You may reach Linda by calling 973-8269.