Childrens Grief Center

Day Camps – June 30th and July 21st for bereaved kids ages 7 – 17

cgc_admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:57:02 +0000

What: For grieving kids & teens ages 7 – 17 FROM ALL OVER THE STATE who’ve had someone they love die

When: Two Saturdays—June 30th & July 21st

Where: At the Children’s Grief Center! 3001 Trellis NW, Albuquerque NM 87107

Call: 323-0478 By June 25th for the June Camp or July 20th for the July Camp!

Cool Activities Like…

Games! Arts & Crafts!
Scavenger hunts
Relay Races
Healing Circles
Balloon Release
Memorial Presentation

DOWNLOAD THIS FLYER: 2012 Day Camp Flyer and post at your school, place of business or anywhere you can!

Like all support services at CGC, the Day Camp is provided at no charge. Donations gratefully accepted!

A safe and supportive environment…

cgc_admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:26:47 +0000

The Children’s Grief Center provides support groups for young people ages 5 – 25 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Support groups meeting in the evenings throughout the school year at our main campus in Albuquerque’s near North Valley, as well as in southern Rio Rancho. During the summer, we offer Good Grief Day Camps for bereaved children ages 7 – 17 from all over the state. All grief support services are provided to bereaved families at no charge, for as long as they need to attend. The Children’s Grief Center receive no state or federal funding, but relies on the generosity of community members like yourself to provide these important, effective services. Please peruse our site to learn more about getting started in grief groups, or contributing your time, talent or treasure. Feel free to call us Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm at 505-323-0478

Here’s what some of our participants have to say:

“It’s an honor to work with these families” – CGC volunteer

13 year old boy whose father committed suicide, “It helps you feel better about the lost one.”

“I always get more than I give.” – CGC volunteer

9 year old girl, whose grandmother died, “It’s also good to know that there are other kids who have to deal with the cage of grief that it feels like you will never escape from.”

“This is the most rewarding thing I do.”- CGC Volunteer

12 year old boy, whose father died of a heart attack, “It was hard but when I came here it got easier.”

Make a difference in the lives of grieving kids! – become a Volunteer Bereavement Facilitator

CGC_ExDirector — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:30:11 +0000

The Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico is seeking volunteers to facilitate free grief support groups for children ages 5-25 and their adult caregivers. Individuals from all backgrounds and experience are encouraged to volunteer – the next training dates are August 11th & 18th, 2012 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm both days. There is a $45.00 fee for the training, and it is accredited for 13 CEUs for counselors, psychologists, social workers and chaplains (fee for CEUs is $175.00). Groups take place in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.

The Children’s Grief Center is a safe place for children, teens, and adults to share feelings and experiences while grieving a death – through free peer support groups. Our facilitators are special men and women who come from all walks of life to take the training, commit to a year of service, and show up every other week throughout the school year to lead peer groups for grieving “littles”, “middles”, “tweens”, teens or adults. CGC volunteer facilitators read stories, lead games & activities, and most of all – listen. One volunteer recently said “this is the most rewarding thing that I do.”

The time commitment is from 5:15pm – 8:30 pm every other week. Volunteers are paired with an experienced facilitator when they first start out. To sign up for the training, contact Kelly at 505-323-0478 or Kelly@childrensgrief.org.

Since 2001, the Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico has provided a safe place for children, teens, and adults to connect with peers and find support and encouragement while grieving a death. The Center serves approximately 350 individuals each year. For additional information, please visit our web site or contact us regarding any questions or media requests.

2011 Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico Annual Report

CGC_ExDirector — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:20:51 +0000

CGC is proud to have served nearly 400 bereaved children, teens, young adults and their families in 2011.

Please click on the link below to see what some of those kids had to say, and to learn more about the

financial health of this important community resource. Thank you!

CGC_2011_Annual_Report

Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico Supports National Children’s Grief Awareness Day

CGC_ExDirector — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:26:47 +0000

Albuquerque, NM November 14, 2011 –The Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico (CGC), a nonprofit organization providing free, open and ongoing support groups for grieving kids and their families in central New Mexico, is working to promote National Children’s Grief Awareness Day on November 17, 2011. People are asked to wear blue on that day, and let people know it is because you are showing your support for grieving kids in our community.

The holiday season can be especially difficult for grieving children and families, which is why children who have lost a loved one need extra care and attention at this time. There is often confusion about how to manage all of the celebrations and events, and having conversations and putting plans in place about how the holidays will go can often be extremely helpful in getting through them successfully. Children’s Grief Awareness Day is observed each year on the Thursday before Thanksgiving, to let grieving children know they’re not forgotten in the midst of their grief.

The mission of CGC is to provide a safe and supportive environment where children, teens and their families can share experiences while grieving a death. It is the only organization in central New Mexico providing these services. Grief support groups are run by volunteer bereavement facilitators and are always free to families. Before each group families are served a free meal as well. Support groups take place every other week on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in the North Valley and Thursday nights in Rio Rancho. Families interested in attending groups can first attend one of CGC’s monthly Open House events – the next one is scheduled for Monday, November 28th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The Grief Center also has an extensive library of books and other resources with coping strategies for the holidays and other topics. The books are available to borrow. Grief Center staff can be reached regarding these materials or to answer any other questions at 323-0478.