The following is a list of resources, websites, and information for children and those who want to help them with the grief process. Do you know of other organizations that should be included on this list? Please contact us.
WEBSITES:
The Centering Corporation and Grief Digest Magazine. Excellent on line catalogue.
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families. Online resources and bookstore.
Children’s Grief Education Association: Non-profit organization dedicated to serving the
needs of grieving children and their families through providing education and resources.
Information about helping grieving children.
Website exclusively dedicated to young widows and widowers.
Crime Victim Advocacy Council: support groups, counseling, education for victims.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry article and links.
Article and links to other articles from a hospice information online clearinghouse.
LOCAL GROUPS:
An international children’s charity dedicated to helping youth successfully navigate the very difficult grief process. 800.266.3206 Local Chapters offer closed end groups.
Non-profit community counseling center that provides quality, affordable, confidential counseling, psychotherapy and support groups to all ages Programs for children at The House Next Door.
770.738.5858
The Compassionate Friends offers grief support after the death of a child. TCF is a national organization with local chapters. 404.603.9942
Grief Share website has searchable list of local seminars and support groups.
BLOGS:
Our own Kate’s Club blog. Please visit, read posts, comment, post your own story.
An excellent teen blog.
Comfort Zone Camp developed this blog to build a community of support for those living with grief.
An online journal with several grief related threads.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES:
The following list of local practitioners charge a fee-for-service.
Art It Out Therapy Center provides therapy to children, adolescents, teens, families, and groups. Their focus is to enhance lives through art, play, and other forms of creative expression.
Circus Arts Institute Therapy is a unique experiential therapy utilizing ground and aerial equipment in a safe, enthusiastic environment.
The George Center for Music Therapy, Inc. provides individual and group music therapy services in the Metro Atlanta area.
Grounded is based on the core belief that yoga can have a profound and positive effect on kids and teens. Grounded endeavours to “ground” kids, teens, and adults via yoga, laughter, and elevation.
Stride Ahead offers equine assisted growth and learning, and therapeutic riding sessions in DeKalb County.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Personalized tutoring - all subjects. Be sure to mention that you are a Kate’s Club family when you call.
BEREAVEMENT CAMPS:
Camp MAGIK
Camp MAGIK is held three times a year at no charge. Locations: Cherokee Retreat Center in White, GA, Camp Woodland in Temple, GA, YWCO Camp in Clarkesville, GA
Camp STARS
Kids: Camp STARS, founded in 1994 for children between the ages of 7 to 17, is offered each Fall.
Families: Camp STARS for Families, launched in 2007, is held in the Spring. Location: Rutledge, GA
Camp WINGS
Heart of Georgia Hospice Inc. offers a bereavement camp for children ages 6-16.
Location: Camp Echeconnee in Lizella, GA
Contact: Maureen Wilcox or Sherry Robinson at 478-953-5161, email srobinson@heartofgahospice.org
Camp HOPE
Hospice of South Georgia, Inc. provides an annual bereavement camp for children ages 5 to 17 who have experienced the loss of someone close to them. Location: Flying Eagle Ranch in Jesup, GA
Camp Cocoon
For children ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Location: North Georgia
Contact: 678-533-6462; kcaudell@uhs-pruitt.com
Camp JOURNEY
Camp Journey is an indoor/outdoor experience designed to help children, ages 7-17, affected by the loss of a loved one. Location: Rutledge, GA Contact: 770-464-5858 or email: info@abbeyhospice.com
Camp SOS
For families who have lost a loved one to suicide. Contact: 770-354-7616; spangeorgia@aol.com
Comfort Zone Camps
Comfort Zone Camps are offered to children 7-17, and are held year-round across the Country. Locations: California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia. Contact through the website.
