Support Groups Page 2 Please note that the following represent each family's individual experiences and beliefs. Every family is different, and the needs and feelings of the children involved will be unique. We encourage you to seek professional advice if you have concerns or questions with regard to these issues. Our meetings are held in parents' homes.
Many people fear the hospital and the memories it brings back are of traumatic experiences.
Therefore, inviting other heart parents to your home gives them a more personal feeling. We also have a social hour after the meetings, with snacks provided by participants. Our parent meetings usually have a main topic, however, we respond to the parents who are present as to what their needs may be at that particular time. Also, speaker presentations by the pediatric cardiologists are very well received. We had over 100 people attend and the feedback was very positive.