Three Trees draws conceptually from a nation-wide network of independent centers, all of which share a similar mission of providing comfort and support to children and their families as they travel through the grieving process after the death of a loved one. The agency provides hope and healing through a variety of support groups, educational materials, seminars and workshops.

Children ages 3 to 18 and their adult caregivers meet in welcoming, age-appropriate rooms that provide a safe and healing environment for families grieving the death of a loved one.  In these rooms, children and teens may participate in a variety of play, creative arts and verbal therapy techniques. Adult caregivers attend a support group at the same time as their children.

It is important to note Three Trees provides support group interaction rather than therapy to families. All groups at Three Trees are led by volunteer facilitators trained in the grief process.

 Three Trees welcomes all grieving children and their families regardless of race/origin, religion, or sexual orientation.

This is the comprehensive grief support program for children and their families who are grieving the death of a loved one. These groups meet consecutively for eight weeks from 6:30 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. on either Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Families who have completed our "Mending Lives" support group have found it beneficial to reunite for a time to express how they are doing and access help when needed. Monday Night Re-Connect gives families this opportunity. Similar in structure to the "Mending Lives" support program, children and their families meet from 6:30 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, September through May.

This program is designed to help families navigate the waters of life-threatening illnesses. By talking about the fear, confusion and changes that occur each day, families learn how to cope with illness and gain hope and support.  Adult caretakers are provided resource materials to help their families through this difficult time. 

This program is designed to meet the needs of children and their families who have lost a loved one to homicide, suicide or other traumatic means. Because of the social stigma and unique circumstances of these losses, families often suffer in silence. Resource materials will be provided to all participants of this program.

Community Outreach has always been one of our cornerstones. All-Day or Half-Day Workshops for schools and organizations interested in learning the Three Trees Model for Grief Support are offered throughout the state of Kansas. Both workshop opportunities cover practical exercises and activities that would aid in starting a grief support group as well as dealing with issues of grief and loss. Please call Three Trees at 316.263.3335 or email us at threetrees@threetrees.org for information and fees.

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