- (765) 674 – 8541
- [email protected]
- 200 E 38th Street Marion, IN 46953
Our BLUE peer grief support groups are designed for families who have experienced a loss to come together in a safe and understanding environment. With age specific groups tailored to children and youth, as well as dedicated group sessions for parents and caregivers, BLUE offers something for every member of the family.
Here’s a sample evening schedule :
5:00 Families arrive and check in
5:00-5:30 Dinner is served and families eat together with staff and volunteers
5:30 Participants are dismissed to their age specific support groups with trained facilitators and volunteer companions. We maintain a ratio of 2:1 children to volunteers for personal attention. Age groups offered: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-12, Adults
5:35-6:45 – All groups begin with Opening Circle. Age specific programming is offered and might include experiential activities such as art, peer conversation prompts, and education related to grief. Children also have the opportunity to choose play experiences during this time as well
6:45-7:00 All groups conclude with a Closing Circle
7:00 Children and Caregivers are reunited and sent home with a bedtime snack
Confidentiality is vital, and a standard by which all participants, staff, and volunteers agree.
Because play is more than fun—it’s a powerful tool for healing. Here are some of the therapeutic benefits of play during grief:
Emotional Expression
Stress Relief
Building Resilience
Connection and Understanding
Accessible and Age-Appropriate
At BLUE, we know that every child’s journey through grief is unique, and play gives them the freedom to process their emotions in their own way and at their own pace.
WonderSpace BLUE’s Grief Peer Support Groups are open to the public. Please click here to complete the BLUE groups inquiry form. Our team will schedule a brief onboarding session to ensure we are a good fit to serve your family and then you can begin attending groups.
BLUEprints includes a variety of resource series to equip parents and caregivers in walking alongside a child or teen who is grieving. BLUEprints are free downloaded pdfs and can be found here.
If you or a child is seeking support after a death, please feel free to reach out.
Call the church office and talk to someone on the WonderSpace team.
