Death is a hard subject. Most people want to avoid it yet it is a 100% reality in life.
Everyone must face the pain or fear of loss from death. The good news is, because of grief centers like The Hope & Healing Place no one has to face death’s aftermath alone. Help is available for healthy grieving.
Grief can cripple individuals if not dealt with in a healthy manner. Children in particular have trouble understanding the flood of emotions that wash over them when someone close to them dies. If not dealt with effectively grief shows up in the lives of children in the form of depression, isolation, emotional outbursts, anger, failing grades, and substance abuse. Issues caused by unresolved grief stay with an individual throughout their lives manifesting in areas that rob peace.
The Hope and Healing Place was founded on the belief that every child, teen and adult deserves the opportunity to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment. We believe that grief is a natural and normal reaction to the loss of a loved one. Though the duration and intensity of grief is unique for each individual, we believe each person has the natural ability to heal oneself.