Family Ohana Allies-Free Grief Support for Families- April 21, 2024

Ohana Preservation Foundation

Join us for a special grief activity and connection.
Interact with horses, engage in therapeutic gardening, art and movement at no cost.

We are so honored to provide grief support to you and your family at no cost to you.Must register each month-Eventbrite link will be updated for each bi-monthly session.Remaining dates for 2024: August 18, and October 20thGrief support led by Joyce Montgomery, LCSW, LICSW , LCSW-C, Director of Clinical Services | ANMH – ACT Now for Mental Health, Shelly Dixon, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) through PATH Intl, and Lauren Franklin, Professional Clinical Counseling Intern.Free event with $20 suggested donation to the Ohana Preservation Foundation to support our work. <a href="https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLAX9ZFPZ8Q8M/checkout/CNO7HNSBP5V3K4M4YY63ZNY6" title="https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLAX9ZFPZ8Q8M/checkout/CNO7HNSBP5V3K4M4YY63ZNY6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Make a Donation to Ohana</a>For more information, contact ohanapreservationfoundation@gmail.com***PLEASE NOTE****Children must be accompanied by an adult with a limit of 3 children per adult. This event is not well-suited for children under 6 years old. Childcare for children under the age of 6 is available but please let us know no later than three days before the event.*L ate policy: If you are going to be more than 30 minutes late, we ask that you join us at a future session. This ensures a successful session for all who participate.*I f your plans change and you are unable to make it, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible so other families can join us.P lease let us know if special accommodations are needed: ohanapreservationfoundation@gmail.comThe Ohana Family Allies (OFA) grief support group consists of children ages 6-18, along with parents and guardians, who have experienced the death of a significant loved one.The objective is to meet with facilitated grief discussions, engage in a meaningful activity based on therapeutic art, movement, and/or horticulture, and separate into age-appropriate support groups led by credentialed grief professionals.Utilizing the evidence-based Resilient Parenting Bereavement Program developed by Arizona State University, the goal is to help the families do the following:Adapt to loss- adjust to a new reality without their loved ones in it.Continue bonds- maintaining a relationship with the deceased even after their death.Provide emotional support- the opportunity to lend each other emotional support and offer ways to deal with loss.Validate their grief experience- sharing the story of grief with others who’ve faced similar losses in a safe environment.Bereaved parenting skills encouraged include self-kindness through self-care practices, creating stronger family bonds, listening to their children so they will share more, and responding to their children so they will feel understood. Teaching warmth and acceptance, supportive listening, effective rules, and stable positive routines help bereaved children effectively process their grief, share their feelings, problem solve, deal with stress, and maintain a sense of efficacy and self-worth.

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