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Buddy's Place, a program of Pillars, is a family based bereavement support program for children ages 4-18 and their families who have experienced the death of a parent, guardian or significant caregiver. Founded by Linda Moran, MS, LCPC, CT and directed by Kelly Huggins LCSW, Buddy's Place offers a number of support services such as:
- Time-limited and ongoing support groups year round
- Services at no cost
- Monthly gatherings where families work on a creative grief-related projects together and connect with other families who have had a similar experience
- 8-week sessions which are offered 2 times a year where children and their family members gain insight into the grieving process, learn new coping skills, feel supported and have the opportunity to connect with other grieving families
- Children and adults connect and support each other in their grief
- Additional services such as a group for bereaved spouses which provides education, support, and connection with people in similar circumstances
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