Youth Grief Support
Support for Children and Teens Navigating Grief
We provide peer-based support groups for children and teens who have experienced significant loss, including the death of a parent or loved one. Our programs create a safe, supportive environment where young people can share their experiences, connect with peers who understand, and begin to heal together.
Elementary Grief Support Groups
Healing Hearts Circle provides peer support groups for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Groups are organized by developmental stage so children can connect with peers their own age, in a supportive age appropriate environment.
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Younger Group: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
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Older Group: 3rd – 5th Grade
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Through play, art, conversation, and guided activities, children are supported in expressing their feelings and begin the healing process.
Healing Hearts Circle
Youth Grief Support
Support for Grades 6–9
A peer-based support group for youth navigating the loss of someone they love. Participants can share their experiences, express their emotions, and connect with peers who understand their journey. The group provides a supportive environment where young people can build healthy coping skills and feel less alone.
Teen Grief Support
Support for Grades 10-12
A safe space for adolescents to explore their feelings and find community.
A peer-based support group for teens navigating the loss of a loved one. Participants can share their experiences, express their emotions, and connect with peers who understand their journey. The group provides a supportive environment where teens can develop healthy coping skills and build resilience as they navigate their grief.
Community Connection Activities
Our community connection programs bring families together to foster deeper bonds and provide a broader network of support through shared activities and collective healing.
Family Dinners
Families gathering over shared meals to connect, share stories, and build supportive relationships with others navigating grief.Â
Activity Nights
Hands-on activities such as crafts, art projects, and other creative gatherings that give families a relaxed space to connect, express themselves, and spend time together.
Game Nights
Casual evenings where families can play games, laugh, and connect with others who understand their journey. These gatherings help build community and lasting friendships.
These gatherings provide a relaxed space for families to connect outside of structured support groups.Â
Important Note
Life After Grief provides peer-based support groups and community connection for children and teens navigating grief after the significant loss, including the death of someone important in their lives. Our programs are designed to offer a safe space for participants to share experiences, build connections, and feel understood by others who have experienced loss.
Life After Grief does not provide therapy or clinical counseling. Our programs are not a substitute for professional mental health services. If a child or family may benefit from individual counseling, we are happy to help connect families with licensed therapists and trusted resources within the community.
Our goal is to ensure that every child and family receives the support that best meets their needs.