District Mental Health Specialist Kandace VanWanderham and District Interventionists Brian Rodgers and Jennifer McCombs discuss tips and approaches for facing the holiday seasons when grief and loss are fresh. Several great ideas for new traditions are shared that can help the family come together to remember their loved ones. 

RESOURCES:
The Amelia Center - The Amelia Center provides professional counseling for children (age 5 and above) and teens grieving the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling, close relative, or friend. We provide a safe place where they can find hope and creatively express feelings through art and play.

Counseling is also provided for parents grieving the death of a child of any age, ranging from pregnancy loss through adulthood. Support groups for children, teens, and parents are available as well.

National Alliance for Grieving Children Holiday Toolkit - This holiday toolkit is provided with the hopes it will provide ideas and inspiration for families to celebrate loved ones, those present and those who have died. We hope together your family will create conversations and activities to honor the holiday season and your loved ones.

The Dougy Center Getting Through the Holidays

Griever's Holiday Bill of Rights

Got Feedback or Comments? Email us at kvanwanderham@hoover.k12.al.us   We'd love to hear from you! 

Recorded: 12.09.2020   Music: The Success - Corporate Music by Keys of Moon Music https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Video Link: https://youtu.be/hcChRset56c