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 The grief experience can be confusing and overwhelming and affects children, teens and adults in different ways. When a loved one dies, adults are often overcome by their own grief and may find it difficult to attend to the child’s emotional needs. Stepping Stones is a support program specifically designed to help children, teens and families cope with the terminal illness or death of a loved one. We can answer questions about the grief experience and provide helpful information about how to cope with loss and illness and to make meaning out of these life-changing events. Bereavement counselors use a variety of interactive approaches including art, music, play therapies, stories, videos and education to guide children and teens through their grief journey. Counselors also work with parents in supporting their children through the process. Benefits Children and teens benefit from the acknowledgment of their loss. Through individual counseling and support groups, meaningful communication is often opened up within the family. Coping skills are strengthened and the child or teen’s ability to manage future losses is improved. Normalizing the experience through grief education and support fosters healing, often resulting in fewer behavioral and academic difficulties. Children and Teen Bereavement Support Groups Children: Ages 5—11 Teens: Ages 12—18
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Make A DonationMake Your Wishes KnownQuotes "Coping with terminal illness is all consuming for patient and family. As a hospice nurse, I feel it is most important to advocate, respect and use the knowledge we have to make the end of life the most comfortable it can be while always keeping in mind the unique needs of each patient." ~Jody Norton, RN |
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