Our Mission The Center for Loss and Bereavement is a non-profit organization that provides professional counseling, support services and education for those individuals, couples and families dealing with loss and bereavement. Our Hope is To: Give responsive care and practical help to each person as they move through their unique grieving process Provide an atmosphere of respect for each person as they address their life meaning and purpose Encourage individual growth through participation in quality services Offer a place of solace where hope can be restored under the guidance of empathetic professionals
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3847 Skippack Pike
PO Box 1299
Skippack Township, Pennsylvania, US
When you think of New Year's resolutions, you may think of goals like eating better, exercising more, and kicking old habits. But have you ever thought of them in the context of grief? This list of "New Year's Resolutions for the Bereaved" by Tanya Lord provides fresh perspectives on grief that are grounded in compassion for the self and others. What's your grief resolution for 2025?
A huge THANK YOU to one of our amazing corporate partners in hope, Allan Myers! Through their Helping Hand Up initiative this holiday season, their Give Back Campaign multiplied generosity by 5x, matching employee donations and making a remarkable impact on our mission. We’re incredibly grateful for their support, not only in funding but in their hands-on work throughout the year and for spreading awareness of the Center throughout the Allan Myers community. Your dedication to giving back is truly inspiring! #AllanMyersDoesItAgain #HelpingHandUp #Gratitude #GivingBack #SeasonOfGiving
As the holiday season wraps us in its warmth, we reflect on the incredible power of hope, connection, and growth that has shaped this year—and you are at the heart of it all. To our supporters and volunteers: Because of you, we can carry the hope forward for those who need it most. Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our mission create the connections that foster healing and the growth that transforms lives. To the families and individuals who place their trust in us: Thank you for letting us walk alongside you. Your strength and courage inspire us daily and remind us why this work matters. As we look ahead to a new year, we are filled with gratitude for this community and the shared hope we nurture together. It is through all of you that brighter tomorrows become possible. From all of us at The Center for Loss and Bereavement, we wish you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with peace, joy, and love.
Ten holiday tips for grieving children, by grieving children: 1. Focus on happy things, not sad memories. Think of happy memories. 2. If you are crying, give a loved one a hug. 3. If you are sad, confess how you are feeling. 4. Don't keep your feelings secret. Tell a loved one because anxiety could start. 5. Journal bad memories and throw out the paper in the trash bin. 6. Visit their resting place. 7. Visit a favorite place of your person. 8. Draw a picture of your person in their favorite place and give it to a loved one. 9. Make a place setting for your person. 10. If you're sad, use an instrument to play or sing a song your person liked. Thank you to the Nello's Corner kiddos who put their heads together to come up with this truly wonderful list. We are so proud of your creativity and thoughtfulness!
Ten holiday tips for grieving children, by grieving children: 1. Focus on happy things, not sad memories. Think of happy memories. 2. If you are crying, give a loved one a hug. 3. If you are sad, confess how you are feeling. 4. Don't keep your feelings secret. Tell a loved one because anxiety could start. 5. Journal bad memories and throw out the paper in the trash bin. 6. Visit their resting place. 7. Visit a favorite place of your person. 8. Draw a picture of your person in their favorite place and give it to a loved one. 9. Make a place setting for your person. 10. If you're sad, use an instrument to play or sing a song your person liked. Thank you to the Nello's Corner kiddos who put their heads together to come up with this truly wonderful list. We are so proud of your creativity and thoughtfulness!
Exciting news! The Center for Loss and Bereavement has been nominated as a Montgomery County Finalist in the 2025 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovation Awards for Innovations in the Healthy Communities and Environment category! This recognizes organizations whose innovative models integrate health care with the social determinants of health. The Center's innovative approach goes beyond traditional grief support by providing professional grief education and consulting services, tailored to meet the unique needs of our local community. This work has a systemic impact resulting in a grief informed community that recognizes the universal nature of grief, promotes healing, and strengthens the bonds among its members, contributing to a healthier and more resilient community fabric. This nomination recognizes the Center's collaboration with Generations of Indian Valley and The Open Link in hosting ‘The Stories of our Lives' support groups. This program offers space for senior citizens to share personal experiences of loss and hardship, along with rich stories of growth, joy and wisdom. This unique partnership and support of seniors addressed a regional gap and creatively opened up vulnerable room for shared discussion about life’s journey. Group members are brought together in a safe space of comfort, camaraderie, and compassion. Voting ends Sunday, December 22! You can cast your vote and amplify our Center's mission at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eKypEuGC
Whether these are your first holidays without your person, or your 20th, we see you. Whether sticking to your holiday traditions feels comforting or feels too painful, we see you. Whether you need to cry it out by yourself or reminisce over memories with your loved ones, we see you. Remember to listen to yourself and do whatever you have to do this holiday season to get through
Did you know we have a variety of Grief through the Holidays Tip Sheets on our website with helpful tips like the ones shared here? Learn how to support children, plan for the holidays and engage in activities to honor and memorialize a loved one. https://lnkd.in/epXDsFrv
Please join us in celebrating therapists Hannah Feehery and Brian McCaffrey as they recently earned their Certification in Thanatology (CT) from the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). They have dedicated years of practice and studies to reach this personal and professional goal. We are so happy for both of them and know how much it means to them, to our Center's growth in specialized esteem, and to the field of thanatology as a whole! The CT credential is awarded to individuals who demonstrate specialized knowledge, experience, and education in death, dying and bereavement and receive a passing score on the standardized ADEC Certification Exam. To be eligible for the certification, one must meet education requirements, have years of Thanatology field experience, have 90 hours of thanatology education, and letters of recommendations from supervisors and colleagues. Cheers to Hannah and Brian on this amazing accomplishment! We are so proud 😊