Mission & Philosophy
Losing a loved one at any age is challenging and life-changing, but can have an especially significant impact on young people. Working through grief and adapting to loss is vitally important for children and adolescents, since statistics show those living with unresolved grief have a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety as adults. Studies have also shown that children with unresolved grief are at risk of developing difficulties with communication and trust.
While children of different ages grieve differently from one another, they all have the same underlying needs, namely, that:
While children of different ages grieve differently from one another, they all have the same underlying needs, namely, that:
- Their voices are heard,
- Their feelings are validated,
- Their memories are cherished, and
- Their ongoing lives are supported with loving care and compassion.