Recently, I worked with the Connecticut Hospice in Branford to put together this article and this video about the benefits of art therapy during a child's grieving process. It was a moving segment which touched many readers and viewers.
Now, I'm learning that a national event -- Children's Grief Awareness Day -- is coming up on Thursday November 15th. This event is meant to help a kid feel less alone in his traumatic time of need....and to enable the rest of us to become more aware about what grieving kids are going through. Statistics show that 1 out of every 20 children will experience the death of a parent before they graduate from high school. Also, think about all of the youngsters who suffer through the death of a sibling, grandparent or close relative.
I received this information from the Outreach Coordinator at Mary's Place in Windsor, a non-profit organization that provides grief support groups for small children, teens and young widows/widowers who have lost a significant person in their lives. Amazingly, all of the programs are free.
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Children's Grief Awareness Day always occurs in the holiday season...to remind us that this usually joyous time of year is incredibly difficult for kids who are desperately missing a loved one.
Wearing blue on November 15th will show support for these children...and spread their important message.
