Grief’s Journey Announces Date for First Family Day of 2019

Grief’s Journey (www.griefsjourney.org) will host the first Family Day event of 2019 on the weekend of Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, fun-filled day is for families that have experienced a significant death. The theme for spring 2019 is “Blooming with Hope” and the focus is on spring-themed activities, remembrance, and support.

Family Days are hosted several times through the year. The fall and winter events are both themed around seasonal holidays, Dia De Los Muertos for fall, and Tinsel and Tears for winter. 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. Grief’s Journey knows 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. Pre-registration is required and is available at www.griefsjourney.org or call (402) 502-2773 (ext. 105, Espanol).