Carnival of Care: Summer Family Day at Grief’s Journey

Grief’s Journey (www.griefsjourney.org) will host its Carnival of Care on the weekend of Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., and Sunday, June 23, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Join Grief’s Journey at these free, fun-filled “Family Days,” held for families that have experienced a significant death. The event offers summer-themed activities and opportunities for remembrance and support. Family Days are hosted several times through the year. The fall and winter events are themed around Dia De Los Muertos and the holidays, Tinsel and Tears. The half-day programs can also serve as an introductory opportunity into the other services provided by Grief’s Journey.

Most people (including parents, clergy, teachers, doctors) aren’t taught how to talk about death or support grieving children and families. It’s known that 6% of youth will experience the death of a parent; 20% will experience the death of an immediate family member, but 90% of children and teens will experience the death of someone significant in their lives before graduating from high school.

Research indicates that unresolved grief correlates to issues such as poor school performance, employee absenteeism, loss of school and workplace productivity, and lingering emotional and behavioral burdens. Healthy coping leads to long-term success for children, families, businesses, and communities.

Family Days at Grief’s Journey are open to adults and youth ages 3–18. There is no charge to attend these programs. Pre-registration is required and is available at www.griefsjourney.org or via phone at (402) 502-2773 (Ext. 105, Español).