The Bereavement Center of Westchester

Hear from Dr. Kathy Kehoe-Biggs, a clinical consultant at Tree House. Dr. Kehoe-Biggs provided individual grief counseling and ran grief support groups for adults, children, and adolescents. In this video she offers advice for talking to children and teens who are suffering from grief. Dr. Kehoe-Biggs advises people to not worry about saying the right thing, but rather to be persistent in their desire to help the child - kids love to see you sweat.Often we can become obsessed with finding the exact right thing to say to someone suffering from grief but Dr. Kehoe-Biggs reminds us that this is different for everyone and the best thing we can aspire for is empathy.

When suffering from grief, it is important for children to express themselves in whichever way works best for them. Children can have a tendency to keep their emotions and thoughts inside, so at the Tree House we encourage children to express themselves through words, art, and play. #childrengriefawareness

Children experience grief in different ways. At Tree House we help each child find personalized methods of grieving. It may take a little time to discover what works and what doesn’t but Tree House is there every step of the way. #childrensgriefawareness #childrensgriefawarenessday

It is our responsibility as adults to ensure that our children have the time and resources to go through a healthy grieving process. No one can go through grief alone and here at the Tree House we make sure every child is supported. #childrensgriefawareness

Join the Tree House in acknowledging Children’s Grief Awareness week. The Tree House seeks to ensure that each child’s grieving process allows them to heal and grow while mourning the loss of a loved one. It is important to support our children and lift them up so they can overcome. Please share with others to spread awareness about children’s grief.

The Tree House is often called to work with school communities who are dealing with grief. Here a high school guidance counselor, Jim Agnello, shares his own experience working with the Tree House and how our assistance enhanced their school community. He encourages others to help us help them by donating. Donate today at bcwtreehouse.org

It's important to remember grief is not a linear process. Be patient with yourself and know that you are not alone. Give us a call at the Tree House so we can help you move forward in the healing process.

Sharing with friends who have also dealt with a painful loss can help you identify new ways of coping. The Tree House provides a safe & caring environment where children and their families can receive grief support surrounded by peers and volunteers who understand what you are going through. The Tree House is a non-profit organization and every donation is greatly appreciated

Meet Maralyn, one of our caring and compassionate Tree House volunteers. Find out why she believes grieving families will find the support they need at the Tree House.

Looking for resources to help your child cope with grief? Here are some great books to share with your kids! : When Dinosaurs Die My Grandpa Died Today Aarvy Aardvark Finds Hope Birds of a Feather... Visit our website for more grief support resources! See more

Meet Gloria and hear her story about how the Tree House provided support for her whole family.

There is powerful shared energy & a sense of strength when we join together in the healing process. Engaging with family, friends, and professionals for grief support can all of us receive the attention we need to move through the pain of grief, towards hope & healing

Unsure of how to support your child through the grieving process? Here are 10 tips that can help!

Meet Haven from the Tree House and listen to her powerful story of loss, isolation, and healing. #giveback #griefandlosssupport

COVID-19 has created enormous stress and uncertainty in our lives, especially for families who have lost loved ones. The Tree House is committed to continuing to provide cost-free grief counseling to families in our extended community during these unprecedented times! Now more than ever we need your financial support so that we can continue to do this vital work. Visit bcwtreehouse.org to donate today!

Meet Nicci, just one of the many children who came to the Tree House and got the support she needed... #grief #griefandlosssupport

Donate to the Tree House today and help us continue to provide hope and healing to children and their families after the loss of a loved one.

Meet Michelle, one of our compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable volunteers. Find out why she believes grieving families are so helped by coming to the Tree House!

The Tree House is 100% donor-funded .With your continued support, we can reach more families, new communities and expand our services during these difficult times. Donate Today!

Remebering, reminising, and memorializing is all a healthy part of the grieving and healing process. Share memories with your children so they understand that it is okay to talk about the love one they've lost. Tomorrow looks brighter from here!

Find out why this young woman came back to the Tree House after losing her dad when she was young!