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Grief Support Services | Peer Support Groups
Peer Support Group Placement
Groups are held at 6:00 p.m. on alternate Thursdays at 11625 Pellicano, Ste. B. On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, the group called "Sons and Daughters" is offered for children and teens and their surviving parents following the death of a parent. On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, we offer our "Siblings" group for children and teens for the death of a sibling, grandparent or other loved one and their parents or guardians. Children and their families are required to schedule an interview/assessment before attending. Issues that are discussed include: anger, loneliness, changes in the family, self esteem, sharing memories and many more. For parents, issues that are shared include: the challenges of parenting through grief, changes in the family, loneliness, anger, moving on and much needed support for each other.
Who Is Eligible For Services?
Our support groups are bi-lingual, culturally sensitive and accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities.
Services Provided By:
Fees
Where Do We Meet?
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Peer grief support groups are held for children 5-17 and their parents or guardians and young adults 18-25. Group sessions allow families to interact with peers who have suffered similar loss and to express their fears, anger, guilt and sadness in a safe and loving environment. Utilization of art, music, therapeutic pets and other tools help promote the healing process. While each family determines the length of participation, the average period is one year.