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CANCELED – Sad Is Not Bad: Kid’s support group for coping with grief at CWC

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CDT

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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Starting in May, CWC is offering grief program for children ages 6-12.
Join our Certified Child Life Specialist, Elyssa Siegel, for 5 sessions aimed at helping kids cope with their grief after losing a family member to cancer.
During each session, we will work on emotional expressive activities and create a safe-space to share feelings. We will provide activities focused on fostering resilience while having fun. Dinner will be provided, please contact us prior to the program if your child has any food allergies.

Parents are invited to stay the first session to learn about the adult grief services offered at CWC and ask questions about Bereavement Programs Coordinator, Stephanie Aaron, MA, LCSW. Parents are invited to stay or drop off remaining sessions. Attendance is required for each session of this 5 week program. Session dates May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28

Location:
May 31 – Cancer Wellness Center
June 7 – Cancer Wellness Center
June 14 – Cancer Wellness Center
June 21 – Turnball Woods located just south of the Center on Green Bay Rd
June 28 (6:00 – 8:00 pm) – Cancer Wellness Center

Please note:

  • Please register below to attend this in-person event.
  • Registration is required for each person. Please note ages of each child.

Details

Date:
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
CDT
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Venue

Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook
215 Revere Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062 United States
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