Parmenter Hospices HEART play SPRING WORKSHOP

Parmenter Hospices HEART play Workshops offer a creative arts experience to children and teens who are grieving the death of a family member or friend. In HEART play, participants can express feelings of grief in a nurturing environment and continue healing in their own unique ways.  With the guidance and support of an Expressive Arts Therapist Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in bereavement, children and teens will use visual expression, music, movement, writing and story-telling to help give meaning to their experiences.  The opportunity to share with their peers in creative and sensitive ways will enable children and teens to build a deeper understanding about death and life.

     SPRING WORKSHOP

For children and teens grieving the death of a relative or a friend.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012

• Preschool-Kindergarten:  9:00-9:45 AM.
•  Grades 1-6:  10 AM-12 noon.
• Teen Group:  1:00-3:00 PM.

Group size is limited.  Early pre-registration is encouraged.  Acceptance into the group or wait-list status will be confirmed by phone the Monday, June 4, 2012. The HEART play  Workshops are held at Parmenter Offices, located at 266 Cochituate Road (Route 27) in Wayland, MA.  These programs are offered FREE OF CHARGE by the generosity of financial support from grants and donations. For information and to register, please call Jennifer Wiles, MA, LMHC, BC-DMT, HEART playSM Director at (508)358-3000, ext. 244 or email at jwiles@parmenter.org.

Helping young hearts heal

Support Group for Parents of Special Needs Children

Parenting a special needs child requires patience, resiliency, strength, stamina, and a dose of humor. This group is being offered to parents in the Metrowest area who have the unique experience of raising a special needs child. In a supportive and caring environment, stories and reflections will be shared around the emotional and social changes that have been weathered in the process of raising special children. Challenging feelings and yearnings may be addressed, and coping strategies and creative outlets for growth and renewal will be discussed.  This group will begin on May 31 and end on June 21st from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Call Jennifer Wiles, MA, LMHC, BC-DMT at 508-309-5107, for further information or to register.

Alzheimer Support Group for Caregivers

The ongoing care of loved ones with Alzheimer′s Disease is difficult. Join the group to share, reflect and to gain support from your peers. This professionally led group will begin May 8th ending on June 12th. The group will meet from 7:00pm until 8:30pm at the Parmenter Offices. Call Andrea Heinlein, LICSW at 508-358-3000, ext. 249 for more information or to reserve a spot.