Unfortunately we will all experience death of a loved one at some point in our lives. There are many different emotions that come up when we are grieving. We may be sad, angry, scared, feel guilty or even relieved. It is often a confusing and difficult time and we often feel very alone, no matter what the age.
These are some of the many reasons why I am so grateful for organizations that support people during the grief process and serve on the Associate Board of Our House Grief Support Center. Our House's mission is to provide grief support services, education, resources and hope to children and adults. Our House is a place that children and adults can go to meet with their peers who are experiencing the same loss and feel supported during this time. They have locations in West Los Angeles and Woodland Hills and I encourage you to check out their website and read more about what they do. If you live in the LA area, please go take a tour of the facilities and feel the warm, welcoming presence of the building for yourself. They are a great resource to remember when you or someone you know experiences a loss.
I have participated in Our House's Grief Specialist Training and feel that the information I learned in the intensive training has provided me with more tools to help children through the grieving process. Their training is excellent and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about the grief process.
I am also looking forward to volunteering at Camp Erin this August! This is a great place for children ages 7-17 to get away for a weekend full of fun while connecting with other children who have also experienced the death of a loved one. The Moyer Foundation partners with Our House to put on the Camp every Summer in Los Angeles but there are many other Camp Erins that go all over the country in case you don't life in LA! Check out the website for more information!
Read more about Our House Grief Support Center and all of the great things they do!
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