Post by CCADP on May 16, 2005 7:49:03 GMT -5
TAG: Teen Age Grief
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Unfortunately, the needs of the bereaved teenager have been sorely overlooked for decades. In many grief recovery programs, support is often available for younger children and adults, but there is a definite void in teen services. I have seen this void throughout our country. Teenagers often give us mixed messages. They tell us that they need and expect our help in providing them with food and a nurturing environment but also tell us, on the other hand, that they can run their lives on their own. Because people do not always know how to respond to teens, they frequently back off, resulting in a teen who is left to grieve alone or with very limited support.
[Good information for anyone who is working with a teen in grief.]
The Dougy Center: The National Center for Greiving Children and Families
3903 Southeast 52nd Ave.
P.O. Box 86852
Portland, OR 97286
(503) 775-5683
www.dougy.org
The mission of The Dougy Center is to provide to families in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding region loving support in a safe place where children, teens, and their families who are grieving a death can share their experience as they move through their healing process. Through our National Center for Grieving Children and Families, we also provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children and teens in grief.
[Support and resources for children dealing with grief and loss.]
Center for Loss and Life Transition
www.centerforloss.com
Founded in 1983 by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, the Center for Loss and Life Transition is a private organization dedicated to furthering our understanding of -and compassion for- the complex set of emotions we call grief. Our mission is to help both the bereaved, by walking with them in their unique life journeys, and bereavement caregivers, by serving as their educational liaison and professional forum. Our motto is "helping people help others."
[The Center has exceptional books and materials for grieving adults, teens, and children.]