Almost 2 months ago my Dad passed away. My 6 year old daughter was extremely close to him and is really struggling with his loss. She frequently talks about how she is sad and wants to see him. She cries about it a lot too. She has broken down at school, on field trips, at home - just about anywhere. We are very strong in our faith and believe that he is in a better place but this is just not enough to console her right now. Do any of you know of support groups specifically for kids who have lost someone close? We live in Dearborn and I would like to find a support group for her close by.
Ele's Place in Ann Arbor is specifically for children who are greiving. (elesplace.org, ###-###-####) It may be a little far, but I used to volunteer at their Lansing location and it is a great organization!
I know most funeral homes have support groups and grievance counseling for kids try howe peterson in taylor
Angela Hospice has groups just for kids who lost loved ones, it was offered to my family when we lost my father-in-law a couple years ago. this information is from their website.
Grief Support Groups: Grief support groups are designed to give loved ones the skills needed to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Angela Hospice offers general grief support groups and special topic groups. For more information, check out our Support Groups Calendar.
For more information, please contact the Angela Hospice Bereavement Department toll free at (866) 464-7810.
the link to this page is http://www.angelahospice.org/griefsupport/
good luck
Have you called the hospital and asked? I know they have some in Monroe but that is a ways for you.
Oakwood Hospital - Bereavement Group
For parents and families dealing with the loss of a child or loved one. Contact Trish O'Hare for more information
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