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Programs and services
Grief counseling
Short term individual grief counseling for adults
- Email us to inquire at griefsupport@childrenswi.org
Grief support groups
Explore our six support groups offered by Children's Wisconsin and register for one or many.
Infant and Child Loss Support Group
A support group for parents that have experienced the death of an infant or child. This group is offered year-round on the third Monday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00pm. This group meets both virtually and in-person.
S.O.U.L. Young Adult Support Group
A support group for young adults, aged 19-29, who have experienced a death. This group is offered year round on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. This group meets both virtually and in-person.
Grief Haven
A support group for children/teens ages 5 – 18 and their adults/caregivers. Participants engage in age-specific activities and discussions to process and express their grief while connecting with other who get it. They also receive grief education, positive strategies, and life-long tools. This group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 6:00 – 7:30pm in the fall and spring.
Equine Grief Explorers
A grief support group, in partnership with H.A.W.S. Schallock Center for Animals, that uses un-mounted equine-assisted activities to help process one’s grief. This group meets at the HAWS Schallock Center for Animals in Delafield, WI on Monday and Tuesday, August 25 & 26th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Facebook Grief Resource Group
This is a private Facebook group for parents and guardians of children who have died. To join the Facebook group, please search for “Children’s Wisconsin Grief Resource Group” on Facebook and ask to be a friend.
Grief programs
Workshops
Throughout the year, workshops are offered for both adults and children. These workshops can help families and individuals understand the grief process, manage the effects of grief, and offer support during the healing process.
Smash It & Bash It Workshop
Thursday, June 26th from 6pm-7:30pm
A family workshop that explores the many emotions that come with grief. Smashing and bashing paint to let those emotions out.
Memory Making Workshop
Sat. July 12th from 1pm-4pm
A family workshop offering activities designed to help you remember and honor your special person. Several different memory making activities will be provided, along with all the materials. Please feel free to bring pictures or other items you might wish to add to these memory items.
Moving with Grief
Thursday, August 14th, from 6pm-7:30pm
A family workshop using the power of movement and breath to explore grief and hope.
Grief camps
Camp Redwood
Camp Redwood is for families who have experienced any significant death. All family members, infant through adult, are invited to attend this overnight camp. Camp Redwood provides a balance of fun activities, projects and learning about grief. Our goal is that the weekend’s activities will help family members heal and connect with each other and find comfort in connecting with other grieving families.
- Come back later for more information!
Equine Grief Explorers
This summer day camp is a beautiful partnership that joins the powerful impact of un-mounted equine assisted learning with the healing benefits of a grief support group, geared specifically for kids ages 9-12. Maximum group size is ten; first come, first served basis.
Community partner program
Infant/Child Loss Support Group Menasha/Fox Valley
An ongoing support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child (ages 0-18 years old). The group is held at the Center for Grieving Children in Menasha.
Second and/or fourth Tuesdays of the month
(except during June, July and August)
Center for Grieving Children Menasha/Fox Valley
For children/teens ages 3-18. Provides age specific groups to support the whole family. Children/teens participate in activities that encourage discussion and the expression of
their grief.
Tuesday evenings
For any specific questions or to learn more about this program and resources, please call: (920) 750-5839 or email: ehollister@bgclubfoxvalley.org.