The Garden: Resources
Find resources from The Garden, A Center for Grieving Children and Teens. The Garden is a program of Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice and supports bereaved young people ages 5-18 years.
Find resources from The Garden, A Center for Grieving Children and Teens. The Garden is a program of Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice and supports bereaved young people ages 5-18 years.
For children and teens, grief can be hard to put into words. It may feel confusing, overwhelming, or even come and go in unexpected ways. Hearing directly from young people about their experiences can help us better understand, and support them.
This short video offers powerful insights into how grief feels through the voices of those who are living it.
At The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens, we provide a safe place where children, teens, and families can share their stories, express their feelings, and know they are not alone.
Finding Connection in a Time of Grief
Grief can feel isolating, for children, teens, and families alike. Finding connection and support can make a meaningful difference.
We’re sharing a valuable resource from Shared Grief, an organization dedicated to connecting individuals and families with grief support services, education, and community-based programs. Explore their offerings and learn more about available support.
At The Garden, we are committed to helping young people and families feel seen, supported, and connected on their grief journey.
Are You an Educator Looking for Grief Resources for Students?
At The Garden, we know that grief follows students into the classroom, often in ways that can affect learning, behavior, and connection. For educators looking to better understand how loss impacts students, this resource is a powerful place to start: https://grievingstudents.org/module.../impact-on-learning/
In addition to sharing tools like this, The Garden partners directly with schools to support grieving children and teens through our school‑based groups. These groups play a crucial role in helping students navigate the complexities of loss by offering a safe, nurturing space right within the school day.
Students meet weekly for eight weeks in a closed group where they can openly share their thoughts, feelings, and memories of their special person. Schools help identify students who may benefit and provide a private, secure setting for sessions, ensuring each child feels supported and understood.
If your school is interested in bringing a Garden group to your students, we’d be honored to collaborate. No child should have to grieve alone — and together, we can make sure they don’t. Contact us at 413-727-5749