Programs

Peer Support Group Program

Willow Center provides free group support to children, teens, and their adult caregivers who have experienced the death of someone close. The groups are coordinated by mental health professionals and trained volunteers to promote the expression of grief and loss, the understanding of death, loss and the process of grief, and to decrease feelings of isolation associated with grief.

The groups meet the first and third Tuesday of every month for an hour and a half. Groups are delineated by age: Pre-school group (3-5 years), Primary group (6-9 years), Intermediate Group (10-13 years), and Teen Group (14-18 years). We also hold a concurrent support group for the adult caregivers/parents of the children that are attending. Click here to see what Willow Center participants have to say about our program. This is a family focused program with the belief that to truly assist the children and teens in their process of grief, we need to engage the family/caregivers in a supportive way to build healthier coping, communication and connections for the whole family.

To attend one of our groups call the Willow Center office to schedule an intake appointment: (208) 791-7192, or our Family Support Line: (509) 780-1156; or you may email the center: ed@willow-center.org.

Consultation and Resources

The Willow Center serves as a resource for families, schools, businesses and the community that have concerns for grieving children and teens. We have books and printed material available to assist in addressing children and teen grief and loss issues before and after the death occurs. We have resources for the child, teen, adult and family member, or anyone close to someone that is grieving. Please review the pages of our web site to get you started.

Our professional staff is available for consultation by calling our Family Support Line: (509) 780-1156.

Community Presentations

The Willow Center staff is available to speak to your group or business about grief and loss issues for children, teens and families. Please contact the Willow Center office to arrange a presentation: (208) 791-7192 or ed@willow-center.org.