Talking With Kids About Death, Grieving

DANBURY — When a loved one dies, it may be difficult to know how to help children cope. Children grieve differently than adults and may not be able to put grief into words. They may feel uncomfortable expressing themselves in ways that adults expect.

To help parents and caregivers learn more about kids needs and how to talk with them about their loss, The Healing Hearts Center for Grieving Children & Families will host a special workshop, “Talking With Kids About Death and Grieving,” on June 4, from 6 to 7 pm.

The workshop will be led by Mary Condron, LCSW. Ms. Condron is both a lead facilitator at The Healing Hearts Center for Grieving Children & Families and a medical social worker for Regional Hospice’s clinical programs. She has a diverse background in social work and special expertise in working with children.

The Healing Hearts Center for Grieving Children & Families is a program of Regional Hospice. The agency’s Caring Continuum-CARES at Home, Hospice, and Healing Hearts provides care, comfort, and compassion for those touched by life-limiting illness and loss. Regional Hospice serves the towns of Danbury, Ridgefield, Redding, New Milford, New Fairfield, Sherman, Wilton, Bethel, Newtown, Brookfield, and Southbury, offering patients and families help with any stage of end-of-life care. Regional Hospice is an affiliate of Danbury Health Systems.

To participate in the upcoming workshop, preregister by calling 792-4422.