March 29, 2024
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Chesapeake Life Center to Host In-Person Grief Support for Children and Teens

Chesapeake Life Center’s grief support programs for children and teens are meeting in person on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, in Pasadena. The schedule through June is as follows:

  • Stepping Stones, a monthly support group for children ages 6 to 12 grieving the loss of a loved one, will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April 2 and May 7. Breakfast, games and activities are included. The cost is $10 per participant, with a maximum of $20 per family
  • Phoenix Rising, a monthly support group for teens ages 13 to 18 grieving the loss of a loved one, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, April 20, May 18 and June 15. A meal is provided along with games and other activities. The cost is $10 per participant, with a maximum of $20 per family.
  • Pre-Teen Group is a monthly support group for pre-teens and early teens to connect and share with others who have lost a loved one. It meets at the same time but in a different room as the Phoenix Rising group – from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month April 20, May 18 and June 15. A meal is provided along with games and other activities. The cost is $10 per participant, with a maximum of $20 per family
  • Family Movie Night is a free event that invites families to watch the popular animated film “Encanto,” which tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who have endured a lot of loss. We will watch the film and then talk about grief from a family perspective, exploring how people in the same family and across generations grieve. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 3, hopefully outdoors, but if the weather doesn’t allow it, it will be held indoors. Popcorn and other refreshments will be served.

Attendance restrictions and requirements will be updated using the most recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines and organizational policies prior to each event.

Registration is required and can be completed by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing[email protected]. Visit www.hospicechesapeake.org/events for a complete listing of in-person and virtual groups and workshops for adults and children.

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