Youth & Family Grief Support Group

Event Details

Our Grief Support Group is a program at the Club that provides compassionate care to youth and families in Oshkosh who have experienced a loss through education and peer group support sessions. (You do not need to be a member of the Boys & Girls Club to participate!)

Healing begins in a safe, non-judgmental space where youth and their families can engage in conversations and activities which honor their deceased loved ones. By working through the grief process, individuals can express thoughts and feelings with others who are also experiencing grief.

First Time Attendees

If you’re interested in attending our Grief Support Group please fill out our Family Questionnaire Form below.

Fill Out Our Family Questionnaire Form Here!

Once you’ve submitted the Family Questionnaire, a Grief Support Coordinator will contact you to schedule a one-time orientation before attending your first session. If you have questions at any time we welcome you to contact us griefsupport@bgcosh.org or contact one of our coordinators by phone at:

Danielle Bittelman, Director of Youth & Family Engagement – (920) 233-1414, ext. 124

Caitlyn Cheslock, Director of Social & Emotional Wellness – (920) 233-1414, ext. 123

Here’s how the groups work:

• Meet consistently throughout the year (typically the 2nd Thursday of every month; visit our online calendar for dates and times of meetings)
• Facilitated by trained, compassionate volunteers
• Offer a variety of age-appropriate activities for youth ages 5-18, so activities and peer discussions match developmental levels
• Make it easy for multiple family members to attend with children and teen groups running at the same time
• Provide free, onsite child care for families with children under 5 years of age
• Serve a free family-style meal prior to the start of each support group
• Attendees spend time with therapy dogs
• Attend sessions as often or as long as needed

 

Audience: All Members, 5 year olds, 6 year olds, 7 year olds, 8 year olds, 9 year olds, 10 year olds, 11 year olds, 12 year olds, Families, Teens

Date & Time

Thursday June 8th, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Staff

Caitlyn Cheslock
Director of Social & Emotional Wellness
caitlync@bgcosh.org
920-233-1414 #123
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