Children's Grief and Loss Program Scheduled

Children’s Grief and Loss Program Scheduled

Grinnell Regional Hospice is offering a new Children’s Grief and Loss Program this June. This group is designed for children ages 6 to 11 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will provide children with the opportunity to engage in activities to assist them in coping with feelings of loss and grief.

The Children’s Grief and Loss Program will be a two-week program held on Wednesday, June 11, and Wednesday, June 18. Children are welcome to attend both weeks. The program will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Children’s Story Time area of the Drake Community Library, 930 Park Street, Grinnell.

This program is open to children ages 6 to 11 who have lost a loved one. While they may express grief differently, children do experience grief and loss and can benefit from opportunities to express and share their feelings. The group will provide children with activities that will allow them to express themselves and normalize their feelings.

This group will be facilitated by Beth Gallegos, LISW, clinical social worker with Grinnell Regional Hospice. There is no fee to participate, but interested parents or guardians must pre-register and complete a consent form. To register please call Grinnell Regional Hospice at 641-236-2418.