The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families

Through our National Center for Grieving Children and Families we provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.

Summer Institute

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2010 International Summer Institute

The Dougy Center

The Dougy Center
The National Center for Grieving Children & Families
2010 International Summer Institute

July 26 - July 30, 2010
9am-5pm daily
Tuition: $1250
Portland, Oregon

Join The Dougy Center’s experienced and knowledgeable staff for an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of running a successful grief support program.

You will:

  • Learn about the unique qualities of grief and loss and how to support grieving children, teens, young adults and parents.
  • Get to observe and experience facilitating groups for grieving children and teens under the guidance of our professional, experienced staff and trained volunteers.
  • Meet and share with participants from all over the United States and beyond who plan to start or have already established programs for grieving children.
  • Learn how to set up and successfully run peer support groups for grieving children, teens, young adults and parents.
  • Have the opportunity to get your individual questions answered by The Dougy Center staff. Receive tips and advice on administration, fundraising, Board development and marketing.

The Program

Developing a Peer Grief Support Program for Children and Teens

Learn the basics of leading peer-to-peer support groups for grieving children, teens and families. Experience how to create a safe environment for a children’s grief process and develop an understanding of the needs of grieving children of all ages. Practice running groups, leading groups and learn a wide range of strategies to support grieving kids.

Highlights

  • How to start a program like The Dougy Center’s, including networking, policies, procedures and staffing issues
  • Enrolling families, placing children in groups, using referral services and accessing crisis intervention services
  • Recruit, screen, train, place and supervise volunteers in their work with grieving children and families
  • Design a center that fits the unique needs of your community
  • Gain understanding of the unique qualities of grieving children and teens
  • Develop your facilitation skills including reflection, awareness, communication, group facilitation skills, asking open-ended questions and more
  • Learn how to work with grieving children, teens and adults

Effective Fundraising, Board Development and Marketing

Highlights

  • Develop fundraising skills and identify funding sources in your community
  • Identify and build an individual donor base and endowment gifts
  • Build a successful Board of Directors and Advisory Board
  • Marketing your center

How to Register

Complete the application and registration forms for review. A $150 deposit must be received at the time of registration. If your application is not accepted, your full deposit (and other session payments) will be returned with a letter of explanation. Download Application

Mail, fax, or email the form to:

The Dougy Center
2009 Summer Institute
P.O. Box 86852
Portland, OR 97286
Fax 503-777-3097
http://www.dougy.org

For questions or more information- Call 503-775-5683 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The Details

  • The five days of training will take place on-site at The Dougy Center’s National Resource & Training Center facilities in Portland, Oregon.
  • Lunch, morning and afternoon snacks and beverages will be provided each day.
  • We will send you suggested lodging facilities, available transportation and “things to do” in Portland with your acceptance letter. If this is your first visit to Portland you may wish to contact the Portland Oregon Visitors Association at http://www.pova.com to learn more about our city.