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Child Life Specialists
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Healing Hearts is a bereavement program to provide support and resources for families who have
experienced loss through the death of a family member or close friend.
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Conducted in a casual atmosphere with a facilitator, the Healing Hearts Support Groups meet for 11 weeks in the fall and spring at St. John's Children's Hospital. Please call the Healing Hearts bereavement line at (217) 757-6770 for dates and times. There is no fee for the support groups, but it is necessary to register.
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Kids Support Group (ages 6-12)
Kids participate in group activities covering topics such as feelings, family, school, memories, holidays, rituals,
funerals, laughter, fears and worries.
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Teen Support Group (ages 13-18)
Teens participate in group discussions and activities covering topics such as anger, fears, worries,
peer support, school issues, family issues, memories, dreams and nightmares and laughter.
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Parent/Caregiver Support Group
For parents and caregivers of children and teens participating in the Healing Hearts Support Groups. Parents and
caregivers discuss topics that are similar to those discussed in the Kids and Teen Support Groups.
This support group encourages parents/caregivers to work through their own grief in order to better help their
children/teen.
Healing Hearts Resource Library is for bereaved families in Springfield and surrounding areas.
To learn more, call the Healing Hearts bereavement line at (217) 757-6770 or check our Community Education section
for more information dates and times of support group meetings.
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