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Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult for everybody, but for children and teens, it can be especially tough. The emotions they feel can be overwhelming and confusing. So, to help, Hospice of East Alabama Medical Center has a Children's Bereavement Program, which offers a variety of services geared toward helping children and adolescents navigate the grieving process.

Approximately one in seven children will experience the loss of a close family member by the age of 10. Unresolved grief in childhood can lead to emotional problems as the child enters adulthood.

School staff education - educating and supporting those who work with children about children's grief.

Family education - Working to help families learn more about how children grieve, their special needs, and what adults can do to help.

Individual, group and family grief counseling - all sessions facilited by a licensed professional counselor.

Children's Grief Camp - Camp Good Grief is held once a year. It is a day-long program for children and teens that helps attendees express their emotions through a variety of activities, games and craft projects.