{"id":54,"date":"2018-09-12T21:58:44","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T02:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/buddys-place-grief-support\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T10:41:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:41:30","slug":"buddys-place-grief-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/es\/services\/servicios-para-la-salud-del-comportamiento-y-de-apoyo\/buddys-place-ninos-y-ninas-en-duelo\/","title":{"rendered":"Buddy\u2019s Place\/Ni\u00f1os y Ni\u00f1as en Duelo"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\tBuddy’s Place: Childhood Grief and Bereavement Support\t<\/h1>\n\t

Grief is not a problem to be solved but a journey to be navigated. There is no timeline for grief, no neat stages to pass through, and no simple way to “get over it.” Grief is a profound and personal experience, especially for children, who may struggle to express or even understand their emotions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDona Ahora\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlog\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVoluntarios\n\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tUnderstanding Childhood Grief\t<\/h2>\n\t

Children’s grief is a significant and often overlooked experience. An estimated 1 in 11 children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling before they reach the age of 18<\/b>. <\/a>Over 6.4 million youth will become bereaved by age 18, and that number more than doubles by age 25 to 15.5 million. All too often, children and teens are forgotten grievers. Some feel they are not old enough to feel loss. But if a person is old enough to love, then that person is also old enough to mourn and to grieve.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tSupport for Children’s Bereavement at Buddy’s Place\t<\/h2>\n\t

Since 2000, our Buddy’s Place childhood bereavement program has offered family-based support groups to children and teens ages 4-18 and their families who are grieving the death of someone significant in their lives. As a dedicated children’s bereavement program, we are committed to providing a safe, accepting, and supportive environment where everyone can express their grief and connect with others in a group setting.\u00a0 There is no charge to attend the programs offered by Buddy’s Place.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Buddy’s Place offers a range of services tailored to the unique needs of grieving children and teens. Our programs include:<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tMonthly Gatherings\t<\/h3>\n\t

\"Photo<\/strong>The Buddy’s Place Monthly Gathering group meets on the second Monday of each month to work together on a creative, grief-related project. These gatherings are an important part of our grief support for youth, offering them a space to process their emotions through guided activities. Note: You do not have to attend the 8-Week Session to attend Monthly Gatherings.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t8-Week Sessions\t<\/h3>\n\t

Buddy’s Place offers an 8-week session each spring and fall. While children and teens engage in goal-oriented activities that are age-appropriate, parents and caregivers participate in a group focused on understanding children’s grief and how to better help their children cope. Our approach ensures that children, teens, and their families receive the comprehensive grief support they need and deserve.<\/p>\n

As there is no limit to grief, families may take advantage of the program whenever they need it. Click here to download the Buddy’s Place program registration form<\/b>.\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tReach out to Buddy’s Place today\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t708-995-3750\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

O manda un correo electr\u00f3nico a buddysplace@pchcares.org<\/strong><\/a>Todas las personas que asistan al programa necesitan llenar esta forma de inscripci\u00f3n Buddy’s Place registration form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tResources for Childhood Bereavement\t<\/h2>\n\t