Although children experience the same feelings in response to that loss as adults, their ability to cope and understand is limited by their not-yet fully developed emotional and cognitive abilities. Helping children express their grief in healthy ways prevents complications and sets the stage for how they will handle future losses. Ongoing bereavement groups are for children aged 6 to 15 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The groups encourage verbal and nonverbal expressions of grief and stresses practical techniques that empower children and adolescents with effective coping.
Groups meet weekly for an hour and are reimbursable by most insurance plans.
Additionally, individual grief counseling is available to children or adults, couples or families who are dealing with grief due to death or loss. We are also available to speak to organizations or groups, and to provide consultation to those working with grieving persons.