A program of Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area
- Network with other familes
- Learn healthy coping strategies
- Gain hope through sharing
Five peer support groups meet concurrently in which young people meet with others their own age, and parents/guardians with other adults. Children and teens are encourged to process grief through the healing arts, music, dance and play.
Mission Statement:
Hopes's Place provides a safe and supportive environment to grieving children, teens and familes through peer support groups, which nurture and encourage safe expression of grief and loss. Hope's Place honors each child's individuality and their process towards discovery of resiliency and emotional well-being.
There is no cost. Groups are co-facilitated by Hospice Volunteers.
To register or for additional information contact:
207-873-3615 or email hospiceinfo@hvwa.org Sessions run for several weeks and begin in February, July and September.
! NEWS RELEASE! -
To: Press Contacts
From: Deb Thurston
Youth Services Coordintator
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area
873-3615 x15
Grieving Children's Program to offer Facilitator Training in August
The Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is thrilled to announce another Hope's Place facilitator training which is set to begin Tuesday, August 7, 2007. Training will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-9pm through August 29, 2007. There will be a Wednesday night in-service attending Hope's Place on August 22, 2007. Hope's Place is HVWA's program for grieving children and teens. This program serves any family in Central Maine who has experienced the death of a loved one, services are free. This 30 hour training will be taught by the staff and volunteers at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area's Community Center, 304 Main Street. Class size is limited to 16. To register or for more information call Deb Thurston, Youth Services Coordinator, @ 873-3615, or email her @ dthurston@hvwa.org, or visit HVWA's website @ www.hvwa.org. There will be a $50.00 processing and materials fee.
Click here to download the Hope's Place Facilitator Training Flyer with additional information
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