Thursday, June 25, 2009

Judi's House for Grieving Kids

Judi’s House was founded by Brian Griese in honor and in memory of his mother who died when he was twelve years old.

The vision of Judi's House is a community in which no child has to feel alone in grief. Our mission is to help children and families who are grieving the death of a loved one find hope and healing within themselves. At Judi's House, an environment of acceptance and understanding allows children and adults in peer support groups to share the experience of loss with others. Judi’s House increases awareness and knowledge of grieving children’s needs by extending grief support services to schools, faith-based groups, hospices, and other caregivers in the community.
Judi's House is located in Denver, Colorado, and more than 2,600 children and their adult caregivers from the metro area have participated in our groups since we opened our doors in 2002.

"The death of a loved one can be an overwhelming experience for anyone. For a child, whose entire experience of the world is defined by their connection to a handful of people, the death of one of those people can be isolating, confusing, life-altering … devastating. While other family members are overcome with their own experience of grief and loss, children often become forgotten mourners." http://www.judishouse.org//">

9 comments:

Melissa said...

This is an amazing example of loving kindness and support for fellow human beings put into action. Bravo!

A Journey Well Taken: Life After Loss said...

Hi Mel: Thank you for stopping by. Elaine

bob saher said...

Thanks for the info!

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Sympathy Gifts said...

What a great resource for families that are grieving. I went to the Judishouse.org site and found it very helpful.

dancilhoney said...

Its information in helping grieving children in the classroom and at home is both sensitive and invaluable. children and grief

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Paula 78 said...

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