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Grief And Loss Resources
Grief and Loss Resources
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How to Help a Grieving Child
The Child’s Loss: Death, Grief, and Mourning by Bruce Perry, MD, PhD
10 Ways to Help a Grieving Child
Tips for Talking To Grieving Children and Teens
Finding the Right Words: Guidelines on How to Talk to Grieving Children about Death
Tips for Explaining Death to Children
Tips for Talking to Adolescents About Death
Parent Guidelines for Support Children during Grief
Preparing Your Child to Attend the Memorial Service of a Friend
Staff Guidelines for Support Children during Grief
Online Resources
National Alliance for Grieving Children
The Center for Loss and Life Transition
The Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief in Schools
The Coalition to Support Grieving Students
Community Resources
Dreams From Drake
info@dreamsfromdrake.org
Provides several supports for children and teens who are grieving the loss of a sibling or parent, including a monthly healing activity and bereavement camp.
U of R Medicine Home Care (Visiting Nurse Service)
Bereavement services for families
Michele Allman, Bereavement Coordinator 274-4069
Camp Heartstrings/Camp Dreams
This is a day camp designed to benefit children (entering grades 2 – 11 in following school year) who are adjusting to the death of a loved one. Developed by Licensed Master Social Workers, this camp promotes understanding, acceptance, hope and healing through a comprehensive program of activities. It is staffed by credentialed professionals and trained volunteers. This camp is offered free-of-charge to children and families, and is provided by Visiting Nurse Hospice, Pittsford Youth Services, Dreams from Drake, and St. John Fisher College. Please contact Michele Allman for more information, 274-4069
Rochester Regional Health Hospice Care (The Center for Compassion and Healing/A Caring Place)
214-1000