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Led by trained bilingual volunteer facilitators, the group allows adults to speak openly about how the loss of a loved one has affected their lives and the lives of their children. While adults meet, their children will join other youngsters of similar ages in groups to explore their own feelings in a safe and accepting atmosphere. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. twice a month on Wednesdays at Family Centers’ Greenwich offices at 40 Arch St. Dinner is provided and there is no fee for this program. “Creating a Spanish-language group for adults truly makes the services of The Den accessible to everyone,” said Linda Weatherseed, coordinator of The Den for Grieving Kids. “Too often, a language barrier can prevent people from getting the help they need. With this group, we hope to create an atmosphere where people can feel comfortable expressing their feelings in their native language and get the support they need.” Interested families should call Linda Weatherseed at 203-655-4693 or email lweatherseed@familycenters.org to set up an intake appointment. A program of Family Centers, The Den for Grieving Kids provides a safe, caring place for children, teens and families to explore their feelings about the loss and begin the journey toward healing. Biweekly evening support groups meet at Family Centers’ Greenwich offices, and student support groups are offered in several schools across Fairfield County. Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering education and human services to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. More than 1,700 professionals and trained volunteers work together to provide a wide range of responsive, innovative programs. A United Way, Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation partner agency, Family Centers is a member of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and the Alliance for Children and Families and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The agency is licensed by the State of Connecticut Departments of Public Health and Children and Families. Visit www.familycenters.org for additional information. © Copyright by ConnecticutPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of ConnecticutPlus.com, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Note: We reserve the right to delete posts at any time if we decide that they are offensive or distasteful. CURRENT HEADLINES:
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