We know that grief does not take a vacation. But we must announce that our family support groups for the 2022-2023 school year have now ended. We will soon announce support group dates/times for the 2023-2024 school year in June. Check back then as we announce our family sessions for the Fall, Winter, and Spring!… Continue reading Support Groups on Pause for Now – Check back in June!
Category: Grief counseling
Registration is Open for March 14th’s “Journey”Session!
The Journey is a program that brings together families who have already been through a session of our regular programming. When we come together quarterly for The Journey, we share a meal and meaningful activities as we honor the memory of our loved ones. The Journey allows us to reflect on the ways our lives… Continue reading Registration is Open for March 14th’s “Journey”Session!
Registration is Open for Our Spring 2023 Session!
Springtime is a season that reminds us of growth and new life, but this can be another tough season for families who are grieving the death of a loved one. Sad Isn’t Bad’s family sessions give grieving children, adolescents and their families a chance to process the life changes they’ve experienced since a loved one's… Continue reading Registration is Open for Our Spring 2023 Session!
Wait List for Sad Isn’t Bad Winter Registration
Sad Isn't Bad Winter 2023 Session (January 24, 31, February 7 and 14) reached its capacity on December 12th, 2022. If your family is interested in attending a session of Sad Isn't Bad, please use our wait list registration form linked here. If we cannot serve you this winter, we will try to get you… Continue reading Wait List for Sad Isn’t Bad Winter Registration
Thinking About the Holidays…
“Holidays? I can hardly manage regular days!” If you are a caregiver to children and are also grieving a loved one's death - I get it. Thinking about the holidays that lie ahead can be too much! And yet, just around the corner - here they come. If you can manage to muster any energy… Continue reading Thinking About the Holidays…
Registration is open for our December Journey Session!
The Journey is a program that brings together families who have already been through a session of our regular programming. When we come together quarterly for The Journey, we share a meal and meaningful activities as we honor the memory of our loved ones and reflect on the ways our lives have changed since experiencing… Continue reading Registration is open for our December Journey Session!
Lunch Is On Us! Learn About Sad Isn’t Bad at our July 26th Preview Event
Leaders from the community are invited to join us for a free lunch and presentation about Sad Isn't Bad. This Preview Event is a chance to showcase our grief support program to trusted referral partners such as counselors, educators, social workers, religious leaders, childcare professionals, funeral directors, and more. It's also a great event for… Continue reading Lunch Is On Us! Learn About Sad Isn’t Bad at our July 26th Preview Event
Registration is open for our July Journey Session!
The Journey is a program that brings together families who have already been through a session of our regular programming. When we come together quarterly for The Journey, we share a meal and meaningful activities as we honor the memory of our loved ones and reflect on the ways our lives have changed since experiencing… Continue reading Registration is open for our July Journey Session!
Registration is open for our March “Journey” Session!
The Journey is a program that brings together families who have already been through a session of our regular programming. When we come together quarterly for The Journey, we share a meal and meaningful activities as we honor the memory of our loved ones and reflect on the ways our lives have changed since experiencing… Continue reading Registration is open for our March “Journey” Session!
What do we do at Sad Isn’t Bad?
The saying “Sad isn’t bad” may seem straightforward, but the death of a loved one often leaves us feeling confused and alone. Our name serves as a gentle reminder that it’s okay to feel sad after the death of a loved one. How do we do that? The grief we feel after the death of… Continue reading What do we do at Sad Isn’t Bad?