Grief Support Groups for Children and Teens

Going to a support group can go a long way toward keeping things going well.

At Hospice of Siouxland we believe that through emotional and creative expression, genuine caring and unconditional acceptance, children and families can begin to discover the promise of hope, healing and inner wisdom.

Hospice of Siouxland offers grief support groups for children and teens from ages 4 to 18 who are grieving the recent loss of a loved one or experiencing grief from a past loss.

The groups provide a safe and appropriate outlet for children and teens to express their feelings and offer a caring environment so children and families can share their experiences as they move through the healing process.

The goal is to promote the sharing of feelings, to normalize the grief experience and encourage peer support.

Objectives  

• To help children learn about grief, loss, death and coping
• To help children understand their feelings about their loss
• To assist children in identifying forms of support and ways to care for themselves
• To provide children with new friends who have also lost someone special

Groups are facilitated by professional staff and trained, caring volunteers.

Grief Support Group Schedule for Children and Teens

• When: 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays of Sept. Oct. Nov. and Feb. Mar. and April
• Time: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. A parent / guardian group will meet concurrently
• Groups: Children are divided into age appropriate groups
• Cost: No set fee, however, donations are appreciated
• Location: Will be given at the time of registration

Size of groups will be limited, so pre-registration and initial meeting session is required. To register, please complete the email form below or call Hospice of Siouxland at 712.233.4144 or 1.800.383.4545.

* items are required.