Links for Helping with Community Grief and Tragedy
The following websites provide information and resource for parents and supporters in light of the recent Connecticut school shootings |
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Attachment Parenting International
API is a non-profit organization that works to prevent, reduce and even eliminate some of the most primary sources of human conflict and maladaptation by helping parents learn the healthiest ways to parent.
An artcle on API on Helping Children Heal:
www.attachmentparenting.org/pdfs/APISupport-ChildrenAndNaturalDisasters.pdf
As you draw your children closer, sharing these resources on being a safe haven for our children if they are aware of today's tragedy:
https://www.facebook.com/AttachmentParenting or website: www.attachmentparenting.org |
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American Psychological Association
An article on the American Psychological Association website: Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting.
www.apa.org/helpcenter/aftermath.aspx |
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Massachusetts General Hospital
An article on the Massachusetts General Hospital webiste: Talking with Children about Upsetting News Events
www.massgeneral.org/about/newsarticle.aspx?id=2957
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Mothering
An article from Mothering on talking with children
www.mothering.com/community/t/1358574/resources-for-talking-to-kids-about-colorado-shootings
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PBS Parents
An article on PBS Parents on Helping Children with Scary News
www.pbs.org/parents/rogers/special/scarynews-thoughts.html |
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The West Coast Hypnotic Healing Centre
Amanda Branscombe is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master. She provides Hypnotherapy and Reiki sessions at her New Westminster office. Hypnosis can help with such things as stress reduction, anxiety, addiction, depression, self-development and rehearsal for success, fears and phobias, improvement in health; physical and emotional, pain control, smoking, weight control, relaxation, rapid healing, separation and loss, age regression work and past life. Amanda has worked with clients experiencing grief due to losing a loved one or a relationship having ended.
www.HypnoticHealingCentre.com |
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Zero to Three
An article on Zero To Three on Little Listeners in an Uncertain World
http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/handout.pdf/700245522?docID=2381&verID=1 |
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Bell Alliance Transitions
Bell Alliance Transitions provides individuals and families with expert and specialized support services in the area of life management, end of life and bereavement support.
www.bellalliancetransitions.com |
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BC Bereavement Helpline
The BC Bereavement Helpline is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the healthy and wholesome recovery of individuals experiencing grief. They provide the public and particularly the bereaved with information on how to seek help for themselves or individuals known to them who are in need of assistance through their grief.
www.bcbereavementhelpline.com |
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British Columbia HOSPICE
Palliative Care Associaton (BCHPCA)
BCHPCA is an umbrella organization that provides a leadership role for its member organizations and individuals to ensure quality of care for British Columbians faced with a life-threatening illness, death and bereavement.
www.hospicebc.org/ |
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Camp Kerry Society
A nonprofit organization specializing in bereavement care that specializes in Grief Counselling, Family Grief Support Groups, Family Bereavement Camps & Retreats and Grief and Loss Workshops for Health Care Professionals, Teachers, & Community Groups.
http://campkerry.org/ |
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CLS Fitness Inc.
Website of Cari-Lee Stevens B.A, Speaker, Trainer, Author & Coach. Tel: 604-608-0511
www.carileestevens.com |
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Dorit's Massage
Dorit Hoffmann, a Registered Massage Therapist, looks for those who wish to make massage therapy part of their training program, healthful lifestyle and who would like to connect with their inherent ability to heal. She will do her very best to provide massage treatments specific to your needs and give you tools to continue the healing process.
www.doritstherapy.ca
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Dorothy Stanwood - Spiritual Care and Direction
Call: 604-263-0138
Email: StanwoodL@shaw.ca |
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E-Mail Therapy
E-therapy or e-counseling is a way to engage in therapy or counseling online from a distance. It is a fast, easily accessible, cost effective, time efficient, way to access a professional from your own home. It can be particularly convenient if you travel or have a hectic life without time to think until the end of the day when your home is quiet. It is also accessible for those with physical limitations who may find it challenging to leave the house, or for those who do not live near specialized counseling services.
www.e-mailtherapy.com |
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Families Against Crime and Trauma
Families Against Crime and Trauma creates change in the Criminal Justice System, provides guidance and direction pertaining to court procedures, and educates the community and victims about their rights.
www.familiesagainstcrime.org
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Handy Granddaughter - Laurie McLean
Handy Granddaughter provides independence and peace of mind to seniors and relief to their families by offering home maintenance, minor repairs, installations, seasonal help and odd jobs. Laurie McLean’s extensive background in senior’s care and handy services ensures comfort and safety in support of the goals of independent living. Contact me for a free in-home assessment – No job too small or silly - I’m here to help.
Call: 604-839-6084
Email: laurie@handygranddaughter.ca
Website: www.handygranddaughter.ca |
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Just Singin' Round
Just Singin' Round (JSR) is a community-based foundation that blends art with social responsibility. JSR builds integrated partnerships with local Vancouver charities to support cooperative programming and help sustain community programs. JSR integrates music, dance, film, spoken word, art, food, and comradeship to celebrate the spirit of culture while strengthening the fabric of community.
www.singaround.com |
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The Lower Mainland Grief Recovery Society
Grieving is a healing process; it is a natural response to loss in our lives. While there are no right or wrong ways to grieve, the Lower Mainland Grief Recovery Society helps people cope and live with their loss by offering programs that help the grieving person move from pain to healing.
www.lmgr.ca |
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Michele Davidson - Celebrant
Professional Celebrant Michele Davidson creates ceremonies to bring reflection and meaning to the different chapters of your life. Working from interviews with you as well as her signature reflective process, everything is crafted to be deeply relevant to you. Whether a personal ritual to honour your journey through grief and loss, or a more public memorial service, leave taking, or divorce ceremony, it will be alive with personal symbolism and beautifully reflect who you are. Complimentary Consultations 604-992-4217.
www.moderncelebrant.ca |
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Raintree Hypnotherapy
Raintree Hypnotherapy is the private practice of Tyler Gjernes, providing professional hypnotherapy services in Vancouver, British Columbia.
www.raintreehypnotherapy.com |
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