Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care
"Good Grief Day"
Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care is offering its 8th Annual “Good Grief” Day event for children ages 6 to 12. This program is open to any children in the community who have been touched by the death of someone who has been important to them. The “Good Grief” day will be held on Saturday July 17, 2010 from 8:00AM until 2PM on the grounds of Southern Tier Hospice at 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY. This event is not a therapy group, but a time for healing and fun. It is not necessary for the child’s family member to have been involved in Hospice at all. If the death was significant to the child, and the family is interested, this event is appropriate for the child.
The purpose of this day is to give children an opportunity to share their grief experience, or just listen to others who have also experienced the death of someone important to them. There will also be an opportunity to join in a healing ceremony and just have fun! There will be plenty of activities including face painting, visits from the East Corning Fire Department, music by Mary Lu Walker and games, arts and crafts, therapy dogs, horses and more!
Parents should expect to bring their child and leave them, returning near the end of the event for an optional parent meeting and time to make your own sundae. There will be information available regarding children’s bereavement as well as general bereavement issues.
If you know of a child that may be interested in attending this program, please give the information to their family and/or call Margie Rodgers at Southern Tier Hospice for more information or to make a referral. (607) 962-4100 ext. 132
Children must be registered by Monday July 12th in order to attend.
Thank you for your consideration and assistance in finding the children who will benefit from this day of “Good Grief”.
Good Grief Day Registration Form
