There are many wonderful resources available to help children and their families as they travel through grief on their own personal journey of hope and healing. Some of those are listed below.
Agency Publications
Program & Services Brochure FY07
Agency Newsletter: A New Leaf
Fall 2007 Newsletter (2 MB PDF)
Winter 2007 Newsletter (2 MB PDF)
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A Piano for Christmas
This book, by local author Polly Basore, continues the story of Simon the stray cat. The gently-told story delivers a simple message about how best to care for people left behind when someone dies. To learn more about this book series or to obtain a book, visit http://www.santasstray.org. The book is also available for a $10 suggested donation at the Three Trees office.
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Book: A Healing Journey
This new book is a beautifully written and illustrated guide for families dealing with grief and loss. Written by Dr. Helen Reiner, former Three Trees executive director, it helps answer the question, "what do we do now?" It is available for a $10 suggested donation at the Three Trees office. |
Current Media Releases
Bonefish Grill Charity Night Results (October 2006)
Annual Program Calendar Set (2007-08)
New Board Announced (August 2007)
Books as Resources
Libraries are a good place to begin to find resources for both your children and for yourself. Today there are many books, videos, and other tools to help families.
The Centering Corporation (www.centering.org) and Compassion Books (www.compassionbooks.com) offer a wealth of information and resources both for adults caring for children, as well as for children themselves to read. You may contact them to request a free catalogue. Also, Center for Loss and Transition has books for adults and children, (www.centerforloss.com)
Three Trees, Inc. has an extensive library of books for children and their families. All books are available to be checked out for a reasonable period of time. Call 316.263.3335 for more information or to request a bibliography list.
Contact Information: The Centering Corporation (402) 553-1200
Compassion Books (704) 675-5909
The Center for Loss & Transition (970) 226-6050
Web Resources
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