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State of the
Heart Children’s Grief Group
State of the Heart will be hosting a children’s Grief Support Group for
any child ages 6-12 who is grieving the loss of a loved
one. There need be no association with hospice and
the sessions are free. This group will meet on Tuesdays starting
October 4 and continue until November 1. Meets will take place in
State of the Heart’s Darke Office (1350 N. Broadway) from
4:30-6:00.
“The loss of a loved one impacts us all in a different way,”
stated Ashlee Slavin, Music Therapist and grief support specialist for
State of the Heart. “This is particularly true of children
as they grieve differently from adults.” She added, “The grief
support groups provide a ‘safe place’ for young people to express
themselves and to find that there are other youth who are experiencing
the same feelings and emotions that they have.”
State of the Heart Care, with offices in Greenville, Coldwater and
Portland, provides care to families and patients in eastern Indiana and
western Ohio who are facing a life limiting illness. An important part
of the care is bereavement support which is provided free to anyone in
the communities served, regardless of association with hospice.
“We offer our grief support groups for children at different
times throughout the year,” Slavin said. “We always have a good
response which tells me there is a definite need to offer this grief
support to youth in our community.” She added that the non-profit
agency also offers grief support sessions at area schools. The
bereavement team from State of the Heart has helped schools when a
death occurs suddenly, offering counseling to both students and staff.
Those wishing to attend the Children’s Grief Support Group must
register in advance. To register or to learn more about
bereavement care for all ages, contact any member of the bereavement
staff at 1-800-417-7535. Visit the agency web site at
www.stateoftheheartcare.org.
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