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After the loss of a significant loved one, life is never the same. Our goal at the Children's Bereavement Center (CBC) is to enable children and families to acknowledge change and integrate loss with healthful grief and mourning.
The Children's Bereavement Center provides Peer Support Groups for children, teens and young adults (elementary through college) who are grieving the death of a loved one. The Children's Bereavement Center also extends supportive services and resources to families, caregivers, schools and the community. All peer support groups are free of charge.
The CBC, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, is a comprehensive, multicultural, community-based, bereavement support, education, and resource center. The CBC provides peer support groups for children elementary through college to share their loss experience, whether recent or in years past, with other grieving children. The CBC promotes the principles supported by research that grieving is a normal, natural process and that people have the ability to heal from their loss at their own unique pace and in their own style. This process is enhanced within a caring, relaxed, and accepting environment.
Concurrent education and peer support groups are provided for parents, caregivers, and any other adult who plays a significant role in the child's life. These groups enable adults to better understand the bereavement process through the eyes of their children. Within this supportive milieu, adults may share and help normalize this experience for themselves and their family.
Participants gain a better understanding of their own experience and learn to empathize with one another, contributing to self-esteem, trust and hope for the future.
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The CBC needs your help to sustain and expand our services. We receive no support from federal, state or local government and no insurance reimbursemets.
The CBC's services are free to all participants.
Families may contribute as they are able - no child is turned away. Our program is completely reliant on contributions from individuals, businesses, clubs, organizations, and foundations.
Please help grieving children and their families in South Florida by becoming a supporter of the Children's Bereavement Center.
You may make a secure donation online, via our PayPal account.
The Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (#SC-10400) and contributions are tax-deductible under IRS regulations. CBC receives 100% of each contribution.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
CBC Peer Support Groups meet Monday evenings throughout the school year.
All persons attending CBC Groups must be registered. Please call the CBC Office for information (305.668.4902).
Peer Support Group Calendar
CBC Program Hurricane Policy Reminder:
During Hurricane season, CBC Groups follow the public schools' hurricane policy.
If public schools are closed and/or Ransom Everglades is closed, the CBC is also closed.
In the event of a local tropical system this season, we hope everybody fares well and remains safe.
The Children's Bereavement Center Peer Support Groups are dedicated to providing support, education, and resources for children and their families.
There is no fee for participation.
Peer support groups are open-ended; participants may join at any time during the year after attending an Orientation. Orientations are held monthly for families considering participation, and for other interested persons. To register for an Orientation, call 305-668-4902.
Because grief is unique to each individual, children and their families decide their length of participation at the CBC.
For Children*
Groups are open to children who have lost a parent, sibling, grandparent, relative, or friend as a result of illness, accident, suicide, or homicide.
For Adults*
Groups are open to any adults who play a significant role in the child's life
Parent/Caregiver Groups (grieving the loss of a child, spouse, friend, or relative)
Young Adult Group*
Meets Tuesday Evenings on the UM Campus at Hillel (1100 Stanford Drive)
*Ransom Everglades and Hillel generously donate rooms for our groups.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Children's Bereavement Center® (CBC)
What is your program for children and teens?
The CBC provides peer support groups for children/teens from Kindergarten through College age. We provide no private therapy or counseling. Children and teens meet peers and their families who also have experienced the death of a parent, primary caretaker, brother, sister, friend, or other loved one because of illness, accident, suicide or homicide, etc.
Elementary school age children are grouped together. During the weekly, 90-minute sessions these children experience a talking circle time and can also express their feelings and thoughts through various activities such as art, stories, free play etc.
Middle school age children have their own group that follows a similar structure as that of the younger children. They are offered activities through which they can express themselves and interact with same age peers.
Teens / Young adults have their own groups. Most teens choose to talk together during their sessions rather than engage in activities, although these are available at their option. The Young adult groups talk together during their sessions. These groups also meet for 90 minutes.
All groups and activities are facilitated by trained volunteers and the professional staff of The Children's Bereavement Center.
How much does participation cost?
We do not charge a fee. We invite families and friends to make tax-deductible contributions. The contribution is entirely voluntary. No family is ever denied services because they cannot contribute. Because the Center is a non-profit organization, we rely on contributions from families and the community to provide the $1,200 per year needed to cover the costs for each child/teen participant. Because we provide support groups and not therapy, insurance policies do not cover our services.
Is there a long waiting list?
No. Orientation sessions are held monthly. Within 4 weeks from the initial call and completion of our "Telephone Intake Information Form" a family will be able to attend an orientation. Once a family has completed orientation and returned the application forms, they are offered an opportunity to attend.
How long after the death does a family need to wait before calling?
A family can call and start the process for participation as soon as they think they are ready. We believe each person and family grieves differently, and the family is the best judge of when they are ready to deal with the death in a peer support group forum.
How long is a family expected to attend groups?
We believe in the uniqueness of the intensity and duration of grief for each individual and family. Families choose when to start and when to stop attending. If a family is enrolled in a group, we expect regular attendance. A family is expected to call if they must be absent. Continuity of attendance and punctuality is important to build the peer group into a supportive environment for healing.
Groups are open-ended and participants may attend for as long as they wish. We strongly recommend a minimum commitment of 4 consecutive sessions. We have found this to be effective in helping children attach to The Center's process.
What if my child/teen needs private therapy?
We have a list of referral resources who counsel children, teens, and/or adults with grief issues. At your request we will provide you contact information about individual therapists and resources. We do not endorse therapists, but provide you information by which you can select a therapist for your particular needs.
| Directors and Key Staff |
Mindy Cassel, Ph.D., C.T., is Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Children's Bereavement Center® (CBC). She is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Thanatologist. As Executive Director, she oversees the CBC's operations, management, planning, and financial development. Dr. Cassel's professional career in the Miami community spans more than 30 years, during which she has worked with individuals, families, and children in the areas of loss, trauma, rehabilitation, and life transition. |
Peter Willig, L.M.F.T., F.T., is Director of Operations and Marketing for the CBC. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Fellow in Thanatology with 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups, including children, adolescents and families. Mr. Willig has worked with the CBC since its inception. He is responsible for coordination and facilitation of the CBC Peer Support Group services and orientations, and oversees CBC Marketing and Community Outreach programs. In addition to his work at the CBC, he is a therapist in private practice. |
Kathy Kramer, L.C.S.W., C.T., is the Program and Training Coordinator for the CBC. Ms. Kramer is a Miami native and graduate of Barry University with a Masters in Social Work and Certified Thanatologist who worked for the Bertha Abess Children's Center for ten years prior to joining the CBC. |
Cindy Amar, M.Ed., Coordinator of Spanish Services Marilyn Milstein, M.Ed., M.S., Group Services Coordinator Elaine Webb, Office Manager Bonita Whytehead, Program and Development Assistant |
| Carol Berns, Psy.D., F.T., is Co-Founder of the CBC. She is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and a Fellow in Thanatology who has worked for more than 30 years as a bereavement specialist, crisis intervention consultant, and educator. She has written numerous professional articles and is co-author of The Instructor's Guide to The Last Dance: Encountering Death and Dying, 5th, 6th & 7th editions (McGraw-Hill). |
Board of Directors
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| Volunteers |
| The Children's Bereavement Center® could not operate without its dedicated volunteers. Trained Facilitators offer their time and expertise to assist the CBC's small core staff, volunteering in Peer Support Groups for children, teens, and adults. Other volunteers provide office support, help with fundraising events, and serve on the Advisory Board or Board of Directors. |
| Lead Facilitators
Cindy Amar |
| Professional Advisory Board
Randolph B. Alfred, M.Ed., Crisis Management Specialist, Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
Adults Caregivers / Reference:
Abbey, A. (Editor), Journey's: Stories of Pregnancy After Loss (stories by bereaved parents after pregnancy loss coupled with stories of successful births, detailed so the reader has a helping had coping through a subsequent pregnancy)
Adams, D., Deveau, E., Beyond the Innocence of Childhood: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Death and Bereavement
Cave, A.G. & Skivington, J, Balloons for Trevor: Understanding Death
Crenshaw, D., Counseling the Grieving Throughout the Life Cycle
Davidson, J. & Doka, K., Living with Grief: At Work, At School, At Worship
Doka, K., Living with Grief: Children, Adolescents, and Loss
Dougy Center, After A Suicide (Workbook for Kids)
Dubois, E., I Never Held You (Women's Grief after miscarriage)
Fitzgerald, H., The Grieving Child
Fitzpatrick, J. G., Small Wonder: How to Answer You Child's Impossible Questions About Life
Goldman, L., Life & Loss-2nd Edition
Grollman, E., Bereaved Children and Teens
Grollman, E., Talking About Death: A Dialogue Between Parent and Child
Gullo, S., Death and Children: A Guide for Educators, Parents and Caregivers
Heegaard, M., When Someone Very Special Dies, kids workbook
Huntley, T., Helping Children Grieve: When Someone They Love Dies
Johnson, J. & Johnson, M., Children Grieve, Too: A Book for Families Who Have Experienced Death
Klass, D, The Spiritual Lives of Bereaved Parents
Klass, Silverman, and Nickman, Eds., Continuing Bonds
Kroen, W.C. & Espeland, P., Helping Children Cope with the Loss of a Loved One: A Guide for Grownups
Lieberman, A., Compton, N., Van Horn, P., & Ippen, C., Losing a Parent to Death in the Early Years
Martin, T. & Doka, K., Men Don't Cry, Women Do
Mellonie, B. & Kngpen, R.R., Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children
Nadeau, J.W., Families Making Sense of Loss
Neimeyer, R., Lessons of Loss
Osofsky, J. & Fitzgerald, H.(Eds), WAIMH Handbook of Infant Mental Health - 4 Volume Set
Roberts, R., Recognizing and Responding: Infant and Toddler Grief
Rubel, B., But I Didn't Say Goodbye (Suicide)
Schaeffer, D., & Lyons, How Do We Tell The Children?: A Step-By-Step Guide for Helping Children Two to Teen Cope When Someone Dies
Schuurman, D., Never the Same: Coming to Terms With The Death of A Parent
Silverman, J., Help Me Say Goodbye: Activities for Helping Kids Cope When A Special Person Dies
Silverman, P., Never Too Young To Know; Death In Children's Lives
Smilansky, S., On Death: Helping Children Understand and Cope
Stone, H., Forever Our Angels (personal stories by men and women who experienced miscarriage)
Worden, J.W., Children and Grief: When A Parent Dies
Adults Facing Grief:
Attig, T., The Heart of Grief
Brabant, S., Mending the Torn Fabric
Eggers, D., A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
Lewis, C.S., A Grief Observed (especially useful to men)
Rando, T., How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies
Schweibert , P. and DeKlyen, C., Tear Soup; Perinatal Loss, All ages
For Middle and Senior High School:
Ames, M., Who Will Speak for the Lamb
Blume, J., Tiger Eyes
Brack, P. & Brack, B., Moms Don't Get Sick
Bratman, F., Everything You Need To Know When A Parent Dies
Buchanan-Smith, D., A Taste of Blackberries
Buckingham, R & Huggard, S., Coping With Grief
Carter, F., The Education of Little Tree
Creech, S. Chasing Redbird
Creech, S. Walk Two Moons
Dorfman, E., The C-Word: Teenagers and Their Families Living With Cancer
Dower, L., I Will Remember You: What to do when someone you love dies: a guidebook through grief for teens
Fitzgerald, H., The Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends
Fox, P., The Eagle Kite
Frost, D., Dad! Why'd You Leave Me?
Fry, V., Part of Me Died Too
Geller, N., The Last Teenage Suicide
Gibbons, K., Ellen Foster
Goldman, L., Breaking the Silence: A Guide to Help Children with Complicated Grief - Suicide, Homicide, AIDS, Violence and Abuse
Gootman, M., When A Friend Dies: A Book for Teens About Grieving & Healing
Grant, C., Phoenix Rising & How to Survive Your Life
Gravelle, K., & Haskins, C., Teenagers Face to Face with Bereavement
Grollman, E., Straight Talk About Death With Teens: How to Cope With Losing Someone You Love
Grollman, E. & Johnson, J., A Teenager's Book About Suicide (Workbook)
Hadley, I., So Long At The Fair, 1988 H.S. Senior male deals with suicide of his girlfriend
Hurwin, D., A Time For Dancing, illness/loss of friend due to cancer
Hyde, M., Meeting Death
Klicker, R., A Student Dies, A School Mourns: Dealing with Death & Loss in the School Community
Kolf, J.C., Teenagers Talk About Grief
Krementz, J., How It Feels When A Parent Dies
Kubler-Ross, E., Remember The Secret
Kurland, M., Coping With AIDS - Facts and Fears
LeShan, E., Learning to Say Goodbye When a Parent Dies
Little, J., Mama's Going To Buy You A Mockingbird
Lowry, L., A Summer To Die
Mahy, M., Memory
Mann, P., There Are Two Kinds of Terrible
McDaniel, L., Too Young To Die
McDaniel, L., Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forever
McDaniel, L., Somewhere Between Life and Death
McDaniel, L., Time To Let Go
McDaniel, L., Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
McDaniel, L., Mourning Song
McDaniel, L., A Time To Die
McGuire, L., Death and Illness
Naughton, J., My Brother Stealing Second
O'Toole, D., Facing Change - Falling Apart & Coming Together Again in the Teen Years
Paterson, K., The Bridge To Terabithia
Perschy, M.K., Helping Teens Work Through Grief
Richter, E., Losing Someone You Love: When a Brother or Sister Dies
Spies, K., Everything You Need To Know About Grieving
Taylor, B., Everything You Need To Know About AIDS
Traisman, E., Fire in My Heart, Ice in My Veins: A Journal for Teenagers Experiencing a Loss.
Tyson, J., The Common Threads of Teenage Grief (written by teens and a school counselor)
Wallace, B., Christmas Spurs
Wolfelt, A., Healing Your Grieving Heart For Teens - 100 Practical Ideas
Yukio, T., Faithful Elephants: A True Story of Animals, People and War, 1988, story of war and its effect on animals and people
For Elementary School Age Children:
Adler, C.S., Daddy's Climbing Tree, upper elementary, girl's father killed hit and run
Alexander, A.K. A Mural for Mamita, girl's grandmother dies of cancer
Alexander, S., Nadia The Willful, Nadia's older brother dies
Althea, When Uncle Bob Died, preparation for the death of someone close, 4-8 years
* Anderson, J., The Key into Winter, seasons as a metaphor
Bahr, M., If Nathan Were Here, boy mourns loss of friend
* Bartoli, J., Nonna, Grandmother death
Berry, J., Every Kid's Guide to Coping With Childhood Trauma
Bo, A, I Must Tell You Something, 125 pages, girl's sudden death of mother
Bohlmeiher, A., Something Very Sorry, girl's family is in a serious car crash, mother dies after being removed from life support
* Boulden, J. & J., Goodbye Forever, Activity Book
* Brown, M. W., The Dead Bird
* Brown, M. W., The Runaway Bunny
* Brown, L., Brown, M., When Dinosaurs Die: A guide to understanding death
* Bunting, E., The Happy Funeral, Chinese-Americans at grandfather's funeral
* Bunting, E., On Call Back Mountain, 32 pages, early elementary
Bunting, E., Smoky Night, urban violence/pets/Caldecott medal
Bunting, E., The Summer of Riley, boy adjusting to parents divorce and grandfather's death
Burnett, F.H., Secret Garden, orphan
Buscaglia, L. The Fall of Freddie the Leaf
Carlstrom, N., Blow Me A Kiss Miss Lilly, illness/loss of friend, elderly woman
* Carney, K., Barklay & Eve Series (various titles)
* Carrick, C., The Accident, dog dies
Carson, J., You Hold Me And I'll Hold You, great aunt dies
* Caseley, J., When Grandpa Came to Stay, grandfather cries over grandmother's death
Claudy, A.F., Dusty Was My Friend, an 8 yr old boy grieves his friend, who died in a car accident
Cleaver, V., Where The Lillies Bloom, orphan - father loss
Clifford, E., The Remembering Box
* Clifton, L., Everett Anderson's Goodbye, boy's death of father (African-American)
* Coerr, E., The Josefina Quilt, pet loss
Cohen, C., & Heiney, J., Daddy's Promise
* Cohn, J., I Had A Friend Named Peter; Talking To Children About The Death Of A Friend
Corey, D., You Go Away
* DePaola, T., Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs, boy's relationship with grandmother and great grandmother
DeBay, K., The Grief Bubble (exploring and understanding grief)
DiSalvo-Ryan, A Dog Like Jack, pet loss
* Dodge, N., Thumpy's Story: A Story of Love and Grief Shared by Thumpy, the Bunny
Dokas, D., Remembering Momma
Doros, A., Abuela, girl's story of her grandmother
Douglas, E. Rachel and the Upside Down Heart
* Ewart, C., The Giant, mother loss, father (giant) looking after her
* Fassler, J., My Grandpa Died Today
Fox, M., Tough Boris, Boris, the pirate's parrot dies
Fox, M., Sophie
Gersie, A. Storymaking in Bereavement
Gibbons, K., Ellen Foster, orphan's mother suicide, alcoholic father
Glowatsky, P., The Light of Stars, metaphorical
Graeber, C., Mustard, aging and death of a cat
Gray, L.M., Rowland, J., Miss Tizzy, illness/loss of friend, elderly woman
Gray, N., Little Bear's Granpa
Grollman, E, & Johnson, J., A Complete Book About Death For Kids
* Gryte, M., No New Baby: For Siblings Who Have a Brother or Sister Die Before Birth
Hanson, W. The Next Place, beautiful spiritual
* Harris, R., Goodbye Mousie, early elementary pet loss
* Hazen, B., Why Did Grandpa Die
Heegaard, M.E., Drawing Together to Learn About Feelings
Heegaard, M.E., Saying Goodbye To Your Pet
* Heegaard, M.E., When Someone Very Special Dies, activity book
Hemery, K. M., The Brightest Star (mother loss)
Hemery, K. M., The Healing Tree
Henkes, K., Good-bye Curtis, a retiring (after 42 years) postman
Henkes, K., Sun and Spoon, 10 yr old boy finds memento of grandmother
Hesse, K., Poppy's Chair
* Hickman, M., Last Week My Brother Anthony Died (newborn loss)
Hines, A.G., Remember The Butterflies, grandparent loss
Hipp, E. Help for the Hard Times: Getting Through Loss
Hodge, J., Finding Grandpa Everywhere: A Young Child Discovers Memories of a Grandparent
Holmes, M.M., Sam's Dad Died, 2 friends whose fathers dies
Hopkinson, D. Bluebird Summer
Hucek, M. Lilacs for Grandma, girl's death of grandmother
Hughes, S. Alfie And The Birthday Surprise
* Johnson, J., Where's Jess?, death of a baby sibling
Johnson, J. & M., Tell Me, Papa
Juke, M., Blackberries In The Dark, boy's grandfather died
Kadono, E., Grandpa's Soup, multi-ethnic/animal friends
Kantorwitz, M., When Violet Died (bird)
* Keller, H., Goodbye Max, dog loss replaced in a week, early elementary
Klein, L., The Best Gift For Mom
Kramer, DVM, J., A Gift From Rex; All ages
Kroll, V., Fireflies, Peach Pies and Lullabies
Lanton, S., Daddy's Chair
Liss-Levinson, PhD., N. and Phinney Baskette, MDiv, M., Remembering My Pet; Ages 7-13
* London, J, Long, S, Liplap's Wish, ages 4-9, rabbit's story of Grandma loss
Loring, P., Johnson, J., Lucy Lettuce, metaphor
Marshall, B., Animal Crackers: A Tender Book About Death, Funerals and Love (Grandma Loss)
McDaniel, L., Please Don't Die, illness/loss of friend, heart transplant
McLaughlin, K. The Memory Box, boy's grandfather has Alzheimer's
Mills, L., The Rag Coat
Montgomery, L.M., Anne of Green Gable, orphan
Montgomery, L.M., Emily of New Moon, orphan
* Morehead, D., A Special Place for Charlee: A Child's Companion Through Pet Loss; Ages 4-12
Morning, B. Grandfather's Shirt
Mundy, M., Sad Isn't Bad, grief as a normal process
Munoz-Kiehne, M., Since My Brother Died / Desede Que Muri' Mi Hermano, text in English and Spanish
Munsch, R., Love You Forever, trans-generational
Newman, L., Too Far Away To Touch, early elementary, girl's uncle dying of AIDs
Old, W., Stacy Had A Little Sister (SIDS death)
* O'Toole, D., Aarvy Aardvark Finds Hope, loss of mother and brother
Park, L.S., A Single Shard, orphan, 2002 Newberry medal
Parker, M., Jasper's Day, terminally ill dog
Philipson, S.J., Annie Loses Her Leg But Finds Her Way; All ages (Pet Springer Spaniel)
Pitzer, S. Grandfather Hurant Lives Forever, boy's Armenian grandfather
Polacco, P., Mrs. Katz and Tush, African-American boy and elderly Jewish neighbor
Polacco, P., The Keeping Quilt, lifespan Jewish immigrants
Powell, E.S., Geranium Morning (friends help each other after parent loss)
Puttock, S., A Story For Hippo: A Book About Loss, animal friends
* Rogers, F., When A Pet Dies
Ruiz, R.A., Coping With The Death of a Brother or Sister
* Rylant,C., Cat Heaven; Ages 4-8
* Rylant,C., Dog Heaven; Ages 4-8
Schmidt, G, The Sin Eater, boy's relationship with grandfather after mother's death from cancer & father suicide
Silverstein, S. Where the Sidewalk Ends
* Silverstein, S., The Giving Tree
Simmonds, P., Fred, pet loss and funeral explanation
* Simon, J., This Book Is for All Kids, but Especially My Sister Libby. Libby Died.
* Simon, N., The Saddest Time, 3 short stories ' father, grandmother, uncle
Simon, N., We Remember Philip, a boy's teacher's son dies
Smith, D.B., A Taste of Blackberries
Spyri, J., Heidi, orphan
* Stein, S., About Dying, Two narratives (1 for adults, 1 for kids), death of pet and grandfather
* Stiles, N., I'll Miss You Mr. Hooper (based on the Sesame Street TV Script)
* Temes, R., The Empty Place: A Child's Guide Through Grief, sibling loss
Thomas, J.R., Saying Goodbye to Grandma, 7 year old girl attends grmo funeral and explores rituals
* Thomas, P., I Miss You: A First Look at Death, Friend Loss; family general bereavement
Tiffault, B., McConnell, M., A Quilt for Elizabeth, girl's father death
Thomas, I., Hi Mrs. Mallory
* Vigna, J., Saying Goodbye to Daddy, kindergarten girl's father dies
* Viorst, J., The 10th Good Thing About Barney (Cat loss)
Vogel, R.H. The Snowman
Warberg, S., Growing Time, (dog death)
Warner, G.C., The Boxcar Children & Surprise Island, orphan
Webster, J., Daddy-Long-Legs, orphan
Weinsier, J. & Bearman, C. (Illustrations), Where Do We Go? The Good Grief Book
Wigglesworth, P., Penny Bear's Gift of Love
Wild, M., Our Granny, a salute to grandmothers
* Wilhelm, H., I'll Always Love You, dog loss
Williams, J., Mrs. Magruder and the Purple Hat, a young girl and her aging neighbor
* Williams, M., The Velveteen Rabbit
Williams, V. A Chair For My Mother, fire destroys home, girl/mother/gm show determination
Winslow, B., Dance On A Seal Skin, Eskimo
Woodson, J., Sweet Sweet Memory, girl's grandfather
Zeefe, L., When I Leave, story and activity book
Ziefert, H., Ode to Humpty Dumpty (rituals)
* Zolotow, C., My Grandson Lew
* Indicates books for preschool / early elementary
ADEC: Association for Death Education Counseling
Center for Loss and Life Transition
The Compassionate Friends: Support for bereaved parents and siblings
The Dougy Center: Support for bereaved children / Resource for other Centers nationwide
The Alcove: The Alcove Center for Grieving Children & Families: Bereavement Center, Northfield, NJ
Lauren's Light: Support and resources for Parents with cancer raising young children
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Share: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
The CBC needs your help to sustain and expand our services. We receive no support from federal, state or local government and no insurance reimbursemets.
The CBC's services are free to all participants.
Families may contribute as they are able - no child is turned away. Our program is completely reliant on contributions from individuals, businesses, clubs, organizations, and foundations.
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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Helping children cope with the loss of a sibling: from The Miami Herald, September 29, 2009
Holiday Hints From the Children's Bereavement Center: Ideas on coping with the holidays, whether loss is recent or in years past
Substance Use and Abuse after Loss By Christine E. Spadola, CBC Lead Facilitator
Walking on Water: Off Hours - Giving Back; Bereaved cruise line owner Larry Pimentel sends his customers on a charity mission... walking on water!
The Healthful Grieving Model, utilized in support groups, will enable participants to:
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Hike For Healing Friday, July 16, 2010 |
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Are you going to be in Aspen/Snowmass Friday, July 16th?
Then please gather your friends and join us for an easy 1.5 to 3-mile "Hike For Healing" along Maroon Lake Scenic Trail to benefit the Children's Bereavement Center Miami (CBC) on Friday, July 16th at 10:00 AM.
Celebrate after the hike with a sumptuous picnic lunch sponsored by our friends at Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust.
Here's how to help:
Every $1,000 helps to sponsor a kid for one year at the CBC; every $25,000 sponsors a CBC Group!
Get fit...have fun...eat hearty...and help kids and families heal at the CBC.
*All Middle School and High School students can earn community service hours for participation in CBC's "Hike For Healing."
Register here for the Hike For Healing.
Sponsor a hiker or donate to the CBC securely via our PayPal account
Sponsored by
Business Office
7600 S. Red Road, Suite 307
South Miami, FL 33143
Phone: 305.668.4902 - Fax: 305.669.9110
The Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (#SC-10400) and contributions are tax-deductible under IRS regulations. CBC receives 100% of each contribution. As per IRS reporting requirements, no goods or services were received in return for this contribution.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
