H.U.G.S.

A Youth Group Class on Grief 

H.U.G.S. was designed to encourage young children to express themselves and work through the numerous emotions that accompany the grieving process. H.U.G.S. uses play therapy, art therapy, music, dance, poetry, and various objects to express oneself. The sessions can run consecutively or can be used as stand-alone sessions. Each session is outlined and contains clear step-by-step instructions for the crafts. A 


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The H.U.G.S. training is endorsed by the Association of Trauma and Stress Specialist www.atss.info

Helping Children with Grief 

These classes are free and can be requested by calling us to schedule a session for a group or class. 

Value

Did you know children experience grief?  Children should be taught appropriate ways to help them understand the emotion of grief. We are educators in the death care space and we offer various learning coping techniques to help young ones understand grief. Our classes are always free but donations help to keep supplies in stock. You may also bring your own supplies based on the sessions. Keep a Look out on our newsletter to see what project will be hosted and where the location will be.  

How to Participate in the Sessions

Materials Needed

We accept donations of craft materials or monitary to keep the event free for the children.