The first holiday after losing a loved one can be hard. For children, it can be difficult to understand and deal with ...
At some point in our lives, we will all experience the loss of a loved one. Grief is a completely normal reaction to that loss. But even though almost everyone goes through it, we are not so good at ...
When a child experiences the death of someone close to them, adults often feel at a loss as to how to help. They want to do ...
Dealing with grief is an emotional journey, and for children, it can be especially hard to navigate. That’s why the New Hope Center for Grief Support hosts an important event each year. It’s called ...
Sharon Verbeten received a grant to create 'comfort kits' to help children cope with grief and loss. The kits, available at libraries and funeral homes in Brown and Manitowoc counties, include books, ...
Grief doesn’t begin only after the death of a loved one. If a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal disease such as stage 4 cancer, is entering hospice, or is diagnosed with a progressive disease ...
IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — Usually, it’s the kids who get nervous going to summer camp. But at Camp Erin Denver, it’s the grown-ups and volunteers who are anxious. They have a big responsibility: ...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Grief, unfortunately, is a part of life. When we lose a loved one it can have a profound impact at any age, but when a child loses a loved one, dealing with that grief can be even ...
The Roslyn-based COPE Foundation, which provides support to grieving children, adults, and families across Long Island, is rebranding its annual Camp Erin NYC under a new name: Camp COPE. Adam ...
While the holidays are supposed to bring a time of joy, surveys consistently show it is a time of sadness for many, especially when dealing with loss.
Donna L. Schuurman, a national grief expert, will lead a discussion this month on how children and teens grieve and how we can help them. The Shore Grief Center and A Little Hope Foundation are ...