Dougy Center is closed August 15-19, as our staff takes much-needed time to focus on self care. We will return to be fully present for families who are grieving and answer your emails and voicemails on Monday, August 22.
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Adam Stevens, RDT, (he/they), knows grief. He grew up in a family of five. A family that is now a family of one. Adam brings this deep knowi...
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Dr. Micki Burns, Chief Clinical Officer at Judi's House and Dr. Laura Landry, Director of Evaluation & Research at the JAG Institute join us...
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If you’re faced with telling a child or teen that a family member or friend in a hospital or care facility is likely to die soon, you might ...
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