Jewish Community Grief Support Group

November 17, 2014 by TRU Community Care

Our Jewish Community Grief Support Group is in full swing – and if you are a member of the Jewish community (whether affiliated or not) and have experienced a death loss, we invite you to join us on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in Boulder. If you would like to join this group or know someone that would benefit, call 303-604-5300 or email griefsupport@trucare.org to find out more. To learn more about TRU’s grief services program, support groups for adults, teens and children, click here.

To Register:
Registration is required. If you are interested in signing up for this group or have questions, please complete the Jewish Support Group Registration Form and submit to Grief Services or Cathy Summer, Jewish Family Services (303) 415-1025.

Jewish Grief Group Flyer Fall 2014

Lights of Life Event

November 7, 2014 by TRU Community Care

This holiday season, TRU Community Care invites you to remember someone who has been special in your life by attending our Lights of Life Holiday Remembrance Event. This community event is open to all and we encourage you to RSVP.

Longmont Service, Saturday, December 6th 5:00 p.m. or Boulder Service Sunday, December 7th 5:00 p.m.

Lights of Life Flyer 2014

Grief Services Newsletter Winter 2014

November 4, 2014 by TRU Community Care

Our Grief Services Winter Newsletter is here! Be sure to read our tips for surviving the holidays, our kids grief groups, and this year’s Lights of Life Holiday Remembrance Services!

Grief Services Newsletter Winter 2014

Day of the Dead Teen Groups Fall 2014

September 8, 2014 by TRU Community Care

Support for teens coping with a Death Loss

Teens, we invite you to remember your special person by creating a mask, sugar skulls, or a personal altar box. All of the art created will be part of a bigger altar that will be displayed at the Longmont Museum for the Day of the Dead from September 22nd-November 10th. You will have the opportunity to connect with peers, make art to honor your special person, share stories, and have fun. You are not alone!

There will be snacks and all art supplies are provided. This event is generously hosted by TRU Community Care, the Longmont Youth Center, and the Longmont Musuem.

Longmont Teen Group

Dates: Wednesday afternoons
September 3rd, 10th, and 17th
Set up altars on September 22nd

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm

Location: Longmont Youth Center
*The altars will be displayed at the Longmont Museum from September 22- November 10th

To Register: Call Michon Davies at 303.604.5330 or Jeanette Nicastri 303.774.3758

Day of the Dead Longmont Teen Group 2014

Boulder Teen Group

Dates: Monday afternoons and Friday
September 8th, 15th, and 19th
Set up altars on September 22nd

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm

Location: Longmont Youth Center
*The altars will be displayed at the Longmont Museum from September 22- November 10th

To Register: Call Michon Davies at 303.604.5330 or Jeanette Nicastri 303.774.3758

Day of the Dead Teen Boulder Group 2014

Bereaved Parents Support Group

August 11, 2014 by TRU Community Care

Bereaved Parents Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month in Boulder, CO. If you would like to join this group or know someone who may benefit, call 303-604-5300 or email griefsupport@trucare.org to find out more. To learn more about TRU’s grief services program, support groups for adults, teens and children, click here.

Boulder County Senior Law Day August 9, 2014

August 8, 2014 by TRU Community Care

This annual educational seminar presents programs specifically for seniors in the Colorado community. Colorado Senior Law Day provides attendees with important and useful information on many issues facing our growing senior citizen population. If you are a senior, an adult child with a senior parent, or a caregiver, make sure you can attend one of the programs! TRU offers free education events on advance care planning. To learn more or find out when the next event is, go to TRU Education Events.

Learn what you need to know to make informed, positive decisions about legal issues, health, well-being, and financial issues. Registration is required. Click here to register online or by calling 303.441.1685.

TRU in Boulder’s Tips on Supporting Grieving Kids & Teens At the End of the School Year

May 16, 2014 by TRU Community Care

The last day of school isn’t something that all kids look forward to. Children or teens who are grieving a loss can find this a complicated time. Here are some tips that can help:

Tip 1: Not all kids look forward to the end of the school year.

When a child is grieving, the end of the year may represent a loss and can re-activate or amplify grief.

Tip 2: School provides a sense of structure.

Being in school provides structure and respite for grieving kids. There might be an increase in anxiety in anticipation of more fluid summer plans.

Tip 3: There are signs that a grieving child might need more support:

The child or teen may exhibit increased outbursts, become more easily overwhelmed by stress or emotional situations, show increased withdrawal, and/or an additional need for adult attention.

Tip 4: Grieving kids and teens are often unaware their behaviors are connected to the loss they experienced.

Providing support through the end of year transition is important. You can do it by listening, providing a compassionate presence, and serving as an advocate if needed.

TRU Community Care’s Boulder Healing Circles program can help.

Call 303-604-5330 or click here to find how TRU’s grief support program for children, teens and adults can make a difference.

7 Tips for Surviving Mother’s Day When Your Child Has Died

April 29, 2014 by TRU Community Care

7 Tips for Surviving Mother’s Day When Your Child Has Died

Over the first year following a death, you’ll have to go through the “firsts”—the first birthday, holiday season, and other special days. It can be helpful to prepare for these special days so you don’t get caught off guard.

Tip 1: Be gentle with yourself

You may feel anger, sadness, guilt or a range of other emotions because your child died before you. These emotions are very common with grief—don’t try to suppress them.

Tip 2: Seek out emotional support

Seeking support is a sign of courage, not weakness. Everyone grieves in their own time and their own way.

Tip 3: Be patient with yourself

Talk openly with trusted family and friends about your child and encourage them to talk openly with you too—hearing your child’s name mentioned can be helpful. Plant a flower or tree with a marker that bears your baby’s name.

Tip 4: Create your own memorial

You can be creative and put your energy into doing something in memory of your child.

Tip 5: Light a candle

If you never held your baby due to a pregnancy loss, celebrate your child by lighting a candle.

Tip 6: Give yourself permission to grieve, talk, and journal

If you have not been able to conceive, follow the suggestions above that are right for you. Give yourself permission to grieve, talk, and journal.

Tip 7: Talk about your feelings with your spouse

Talk about your feelings with your spouse and encourage him or her to express to you how they are feeling.

If you’d like information or resources on grief and child loss, call (303) 604-5300, email griefservices@trucare.org, or visit our grief services page.

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