Support in a Safe Place
The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.
We provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief. We are supported solely through private support from individuals, foundations and companies. The Dougy Center does not charge a fee for its services.
News & Events
Friends of The Dougy Center Annual Fall Event
09/27/12
Join The Dougy Center for a complimentary lunch while learning about our work with grieving children and families.
The Dougy Center in the NY York Times and on NPR
10/10/12
Read the September 20 New York Times article, “Letting Children Share in Grief”
Hear the recent Talk of the Nation program, “How to Help Kids Handle Death and Grieving” on National Public Radio.
The Dougy Center publishes Memories Matter, a new activity book for grief support groups
08/23/12
Memories Matter features 85 activities designed to help children and teens process their unique grief. The activities invite children to use different modes of expression such as writing, drawing, talking and movement; and encourage the sharing of feelings to normalize the grief experience. Memories Matter is a product of our wisest teachers at The Dougy Center the children and teens who participate in our grief support groups.
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books & dvds
Resources for parents, teachers, and others helping children in grief. Plus activity books for children grieving a death. Learn More
![30 Years of Hope and Healing](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121028045822im_/http://www.dougy.org/images/site/30_years.jpg)