FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is The Healing Place funded?
The Healing Place is funded through grants, donations, and fundraisers. Thanks to the generosity of our community we are able to provide grief support and education for free. We accept all donations!​
Is The Healing Place
a faith-based organization?
The Healing Place's services are not rooted in any specific religious practice, although we recognize that faith is often a strong coping skill when families are faced with grief and loss. We welcome children and families of all beliefs. Our counselors will happily listen to a family's values and incorporate them into that family's grief support, but we will never project our own values or beliefs onto a family's grief journey.
Can I volunteer with The Healing Place?
Yes! We love volunteers, they are the heart of The Healing Place. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, but sometimes we have opportunities for peer mentorships for teenagers 14 and older that would like to help. We offer several volunteer training sessions throughout the year that help to orient volunteers to the mission of The Healing Place and provide basic grief support skills. If you want to know about volunteer opportunities at The Healing Place, please call our office.
About The Healing
Place
About Grief
How should I tell my child about death?
How should I tell my child about death?
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Every child and family is different. The answer to this question varies depending on the child's age/developmental level, the nature of their relationship to the person who has died, the circumstances of the death, and other factors. You know your child and your family best, so use your best judgement. To help with comprehension, use clear, concrete, body-centered language. Even though these discussions can be hard to have, being honest and open is an important first step in helping grieving children.
Explaining Death
When should I bring my child to The Healing Place?
When is the right time to come to The Healing Place? ​
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There is no universal "right time" to seek support. Sometimes families come to us right after a death. Sometimes children aren't ready to talk about it until some time has passed and they have had a chance to process it on their own. We are flexible and want you to make the decision that is right for your family.
The Right Time