Uplift Center For Grieving Children - Philadelphia

The Center for Grieving Children helps children grieving a death to heal and grow through their grief while strengthening families, communities and professionals’ understanding of how best to respond to their needs. To fulfill this mission, The Center provides free peer support groups for children ages 5-18 who have experienced the death of a close loved one. Center-Based Programming offers free peer support groups for children and teens who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. Peer support and a caring adult presence help to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness children often experience after a death. *Grief support groups in 3 locations – East Falls, West Philadelphia, and Lower Northeast Philadelphia. *Creative activities and games allow children to express their thoughts and feelings about the death. *Groups are divided by age and developmental level *Concurrent caregiver group provides support for adults raising a grieving child Community-Based Programming provides free peer support groups for children and training for professionals who work with bereaved children and families. This program is a mobile version of The Center provided within communities where children are unable to attend Center-Based groups due to a variety of barriers. In-School Services: *8 week peer support groups provide a sage outlet for grieving students during the school day *Run in partnership with school staff *Creative and activity-based curriculum for students K-12 *Provides normalization of the grief process and reduces feelings and isolation *Consultations and support for school clinicians working with bereaved students *Education and supportive meetings offered for parent community *Postvention support following a death in the school community In-service programs, training workshops, and conference seminars are available from our experienced staff. Programs can be presented at your site or at one of The Center locations.