Kids' Grief and Healing
We provide non-medical support for children and teens who’ve lost loved ones. Through our Journeys camps, teen groups, and creative expression programs, we help young people (4-18) forge connections with others and develop coping skills.
About
Our Kids’ Grief and Healing program provides community and creative healing to youth in need, whether or not their loved one received care from Hospice of the Piedmont.
The journey through grief and loss may be difficult and lonely, especially for children and adolescents, who are sometimes forgotten grievers. They need a safe place to express the sadness, anger, and fear related to loss — developing important coping skills through this process.
download the calendar of upcoming events
For Kids & Teens
Journeys Spring Grief Camp
Triple C Camp (near Charlottesville)
Saturday, April 29th - 8:45am - 4:30pm
Children and teens ages 5-17 (18 if still in high school) who have lost a person close to them are invited to attend this full day camp that will include drumming, music, art making, nature exploration, a challenge course, pet therapy, and a candlelight memorial. Campers will have fun, see that they are not alone, and understand that their feelings of grief are normal.
Journeys Summer Grief Camp
Verdun Adventure Bound (near Culpeper)
Saturday, May 27th - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children and teens ages 5-17 (18 if still in high school) who have lost a person close to them are invited to attend this full-day camp that will include art making, nature exploration, s’mores, bonfire memorial, and a team-building experience that will consist of low and high ropes challenges. Campers will have fun, see that they are not alone, and understand that their feelings of grief are normal.
For Teens
Oasis Grief Support for Teens
Third Tuesday of Every Month
5:30pm - 6:30pm (via Zoom)
Teens who know what it is like to experience the death of someone they love are invited to this monthly gathering. Oasis meets over Zoom for discussion, art, and support. We will connect with each other, do expressive activities, and share our joys and concerns. Unique grief topics will be explored, and each teen will find that they are not alone. Groups facilitated by board certified, registered art therapists. Ages 13-17 welcome!
For Kids (Age 4-12)
Join Journeys families for activity time with special guest presenters and Kids’ Grief and Healing Counselors. Families will be encouraged to remember loved ones, express feelings, learn coping skills, and have fun together.
S'more Journeys Camp @ Home
Thursday, March 9th
5:30pm - 6:30pm (via Zoom)
Theme: Meeting Your Grief Dragon
Attendees will receive Camp@Home materials before the meeting, remember their loved ones, listen to a story, create sculptural art projects to share, and enjoy s’mores with a virtual campfire with new friends. . Ages 4-12 welcome!
How to Register
To learn more, fill out the form below, call us at 434-817-6915, or email us at kidsgrief@hopva.org.
Kids' Grief and Healing Application
Resources
WEBSITES
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families
National Alliance for Children’s Grief
What’s Your Grief?
ARTICLES
Responding to Change and Loss
Tips for Supporting Children who are Grieving
Children and End of Life Memorials and Rituals
Supporting Children who are Grieving a Death by Suicide
Supporting Children and Teens After a Murder of Violent Death
Supporting Children and Teens When Someone Dies from Substance Abuse