Art offers a way in which young people can tell their stories of loss, grief and mourning.
Children and teens who experience the death of a loved one do not necessarily have the language or developmental capacity to work through the grief process like adults.
Pilgrims Hospice Society’s Expressive Arts for Grieving Children, Teens and Families program was initiated to provide a safe space to express feelings and find comfort and relief in knowing that they are not alone in their grief.
2020 marks the 20th year that this program has been offered.
That is 20 years of helping vulnerable young mourners process deep emotions – emotions that if unresolved can lead to a myriad of damaging behaviors throughout their lives.
Grief support through the Expressive Arts program is one way Pilgrims impacts wellness in our community.
Thanks to donor support, this service is provided at no cost to those who need it to ensure there is no financial barrier to receiving help.
Any child old enough to love is old enough to grieve.
– Dr. Alan Wolfelt