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The value of \u201cexternal\u201d grief support wasn\u2019t something I\u2019d given much thought to until I happened upon an organization called the National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC).<\/p>\n
Now, I can\u2019t stop thinking about what a wonderful service they provide, so I had to share it with you.<\/p>\n
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The mission of NAGC is to \u201cpromote awareness of the needs of children and teens grieving a death and provide education and resources for anyone who wants to support them.\u201d<\/p>\n
They provide a directory of grief support providers who serve children, teens and their families nationwide. The services that caught my attention, in particular, are the many Bereavement Camps that offer kids a chance to get outdoors and get active with other kids who have endured the death of a loved one.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve always believed that good work, fresh air, and friendship are the BEST therapies for healing the heart.<\/p>\n
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One glowing example of a Bereavement Camp is The Moyer Foundation\u2019s Camp Erin<\/u><\/a>, the largest national bereavement program for youth grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. With numerous locations throughout North America, Camp Erin offers children and teens (ages 6 to 17) the opportunity to attend a transformational weekend camp that combines traditional, fun camp activities with grief education and emotional support, free of charge for all families. Camp weekends are led by grief professionals and trained volunteers who help kids recover hope, build self-esteem, and learn that they are not alone.<\/p>\n Photo by Pezibear via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n Certainly, there is no nobler mission.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how you can get in touch or lend a hand:<\/p>\n NAGC Bereavement Camp Directory<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n What Do We Tell Children? (Resources for Grief Support)<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to the NAGC<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Grief and loss are life experiences we all share, ALL of us\u2014including children. Kids need support during the grieving process, and sometimes the love of family isn\u2019t enough to forge a bridge between sorrow and hope, especially when family members … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.raisingjane.org\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/girl-797837_960_720.jpg\")