The Journey of Hope Grief Support Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing group grief support to children, adolescents, and their parents or adult caregivers who have lost a loved one to death.
Journey of Hope Grief Support Center offers these services in a warm, caring, and nurturing environment where the feelings of grief, pain, and loss may be expressed. Trained volunteer group facilitators lead participants in their personal journey toward healing and healthy reconciliation of their grief. At the Journey of Hope Grief Support Center we -
~ Offer support, not counseling,
for children and their families/caregivers
~ Use developmentally appropriate
curriculum delivered by trained volunteers
~ Partner with the community and
are responsive to the needs of the community
~ Are able to support people of all faiths
because we are a nonsectarian, nondenominational organization
Operating as usual
“I resolve to take you with me into the new year and then every day after that.”
Thank you What's Your Grief
I resolve to take you with me into the new year and then every day after that. I’ll hold onto memories of you, each a separate thread connected to our life together. I’ll jumble them up into a ball, so I’m not constantly getting tangled in the past. […]
Are you looking for a way to give back to your community next year? Journey is seeking volunteer groups, families, and businesses to provide our support group dinners in 2023! Gather a group of your friends, family, or co-workers and provide a delicious dinner at one of our Plano or Frisco support groups!
https://bit.ly/Journey2023Meals
Questions: [email protected] or 972-964-1600
💜 Just hold on 💜
What's Your Grief
We were able to continue serving families in our program and extend our reach to help even more children and families who are grieving. You matter and we appreciate you. Happy Holidays!
Thank you NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief for sharing how families can take care of their grief this holiday season 💜
Help Journey fill our shelves by purchasing books off our Holiday Wishlist! We are sending children's books to our local school counselors to use with students who are grieving and we are updating our support group library! https://a.co/hJ626af
We had 150 attendees light candles for their loved ones at our Annual Candlelight Memorial Service. Thank you to everyone who supported this event. We appreciate you making the service a special and memorable experience for families who are grieving.
Thank you What's Your Grief for sharing ways we can go easy on ourselves this holiday season💜
Thank you Hung and Kellye for sharing about how Journey of Hope's virtual groups created a safe place to process grief and make connections with others who understand.
If your family needs support this holiday season, please reach out to Journey of Hope at 972-964-1600 or www.johgriefsupport.org
https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2022-11-29/grieving-north-texas-parents-resilience-covid-19-mental-health
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people grieve and find support.
We are holding space for all those who are grieving today💜
Thank you What's Your Grief for sharing this meaningful way to remember our loved ones and the special memories we created with them 💜
This is an easy but meaningful remembrance activity for individuals and families who are grieving at Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season.
Today is Children’s Grief Awareness Day! Join us by wearing blue today and sharing why Children’s Grief Awareness is important to you.
At Journey of Hope we are committed to educating and equipping the community with the tools to support children who are grieving!💜
Thank you NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief for these great ways we can listen on repeat and support children who are grieving 💜
A great listener:
• Pays attention to non-verbal signals
• Creates a safe space for the child’s story to be told out loud.
• Does not interrupt as they understand its impacts on the child’s process.
• Knows their limits in listening.
• Is humble.
• Has self-compassion. Understands that we will not always get it right. Forgives themselves in the moment and understands there will be another opportunity to get it right.
• Commits to showing up over time…listening on repeat.
This November, we are committed to Listening on Repeat. We invite you to join us.
In honor of Children’s Grief Awareness Month, we have put together movie guides and activities to help meet the needs of children and families that are grieving. We hope these activities will help to encourage healthy conversations about grief and provide opportunities to remember those who have died!
See the link below to view our activity guides!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ho1rHnpbz1RBwhPvz7x3D6vZbUD5GguH?usp=sharing
We doubled up on outreach today by attending the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk and the Frisco Family YMCA Boo Bash!
Journey of Hope Grief Support Center is hiring a part-time Group Director! This position is great for associates or those who are fully licensed. Be a part of building our groups in new Dallas locations from the ground up! This exciting role will have a mix of clinical, outreach, and presentation hours.
For more information, see the link below.
https://johgriefsupport.org/group-director/
Did you attend The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and Bingo? Leave a comment about your experience! More pics coming soon from Photography by Misty!
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party and Bingo was a huge success! Thank you to our amazing supporters and everyone who joined us for afternoon tea. A big shoutout to Mollie Hancock and Chloe Hancock with Elephant Trunk Moving Supplies, who planned this event and made it possible. We are so grateful for all of you!💜
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Are you wondering how you can support teens who are grieving? It’s not too late to sign up for our webinar this Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.!💜
https://app.ce-go.com/supporting-grieving-students-secondary
Are you free on Sunday and want to volunteer? We need a few volunteers for our tea party event! Sign up now at bit.ly/johteahelp
We appreciate your time! You will be provided with an afternoon tea meal during your shift. It is a light meal, so feel free to bring snacks with you if you think you'll need something more. There are no assigned tasks for this particular event. You will be a floater and assisting with anything we m...
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. If your family or a family you know has experienced a death, we are here for you.
Grab your seat --> bit.ly/johteaparty
Here are two of the many fabulous prizes you will find at our tea party raffle and silent auction! Join us on 10/23 from 3-6 at the Art Centre of Plano! Less than 50 seats left! Grab yours today at bit.ly/johteaparty
Thank you for your generous donation, B Well Med Spa
Thank you NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief for this great resource 💜
Join us for afternoon tea on Sunday, October 23rd at the Art Centre of Plano! Learn more and reserve your seat today at www.johgriefsupport.org/teaparty
❤️Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Elephant Trunk Moving Supplies!
We have some wonderful volunteers at the Plano Balloon Festival, Inc. today! Journey receives money from the festival for the volunteers we provide!
We appreciate your support in helping us assure no child has to grieve alone. You made a lifelong impact in the families we will serve today, tomorrow, and the unforeseeable future.
Thanks to all those who have given for North Texas Giving Day we’ve raised $6,857 so far! We are $11,143 away from earning our $18,00 board match! Help us reach our goal by donating at bit.ly/JOHgivingday
Today is the day! You can make an impact today by giving the gift of hope to make tomorrow better. Help us reach even more children who are grieving by donating at bit.ly/JOHgivingday
We are sharing our services and grief resources with mental health professionals in the community at the When Life Hands You Teenagers conference. There are so many professionals here today! They are expanding their knowledge to better serve children and teens when it comes to mental health.
North Texas Giving Day ends this Thursday the 22nd at 11:59 pm! It’s not too late to give the gift of hope to children who are grieving the death of someone important to them. Make a difference by giving today at bit.ly/JOHgivingday
Journey of Hope is offering a free training over grief! If you are interested in learning more about grief and how to support children and families that are grieving, be sure to sign up below💜
https://app.ce-go.com/grief-101
bit.ly/pbf-joh2022
Volunteer at the Plano Balloon Festival on Saturday, September 24th from 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm and you will receive free 3 day admission pass! You'll also receive a free parking pass on the day you volunteer, the 24th.
Help out Journey of Hope and have a fun filled day with your family for free!
Sign up at bit.ly/pbf-joh2022
Children like Makayla need to know they aren’t alone in their grief. Having a safe place where they can openly and honestly express their feelings is important for their mental health. Make a lifelong impact by giving today at bit.ly/JOHgivingday
1 in 13 children will lose a parent or sibling by age 18. You can make a difference in the lives of the children affected by making a gift today. Your gift will go twice as far with our $18,000 match from our Board of Directors. No child should have to grieve alone. Give today at bit.ly/JOHgivingday
Jenna shares a special memory from her time with Journey of Hope that is still important to her today. You can help other children like Jenna by making a gift today at bit.ly/JOHgivingday
Check out this great new resource from The Dougy Center!
Dougy Center's newest resource focuses on supporting q***r and trans youth who are grieving. Created through a collaboration with New Avenues for Youth, this free resource arose out of the recognition that there is a lack of grief-specific resources for q***r and trans youth and helping professionals who support them.
Huge thank you to the youth who shared their experiences and wisdom with us to create this resource!
Go to www.dougy.org/resources or download it here:https://www.dougy.org/assets/uploads/Holding-Heart-in-Community_For-Queer-and-Trans-Youth-and-Those-Supporting-Them_SMYRC-Dougy-Center-Tip-Sheet.pdf
Today is the day! starts now with early giving. Our board members have pledged a $17,775 match! That means your donations, both large and small, will go twice as far in helping us expand our services to reach even more children who are grieving. Our goal is to raise $40,000 by Sept. 22nd. Will you make a gift to help us ensure no child has to grieve alone? at bit.ly/JOHgivingday
Journey of Hope will be hosting a facilitator training on Saturday, September 24th! We are looking for volunteers interested in helping support our Frisco groups on Wednesday nights, but we also have openings for all of our group nights. Please email [email protected] with questions and to register!
As school is starting, we love these Rights of a Student who is Grieving from the NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief! Share this with your child’s school counselors as they work to support children who are grieving this school year 💜
3900 W 15th Street, Ste 306
Plano, TX
75075
If you are interested in attending our grief support groups, please contact our office at 972-964-1600. We are happy to answer any questions you have and discuss your wants and needs for support. Executive Director- Susan Williams Program Director- Carla Leslie Admin Assistant- Katie Atkinson
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Jenna shares a special memory from her time with Journey of Hope that is still important to her today. You can help other children like Jenna by making a gift today at bit.ly/JOHgivingday #NTxGivingDay #givewithpurpose #donate #children #mentalhealth
Click here to donate--> https://bit.ly/3nNJ1Uc Being together in person is meaningful, especially for kids. Some really need to be in person, while others don’t feel comfortable being in person just yet. We are offering both virtual and in-person groups because we are dedicated to our families and their needs. Listen as Tricia, a current participant, talks about the importance of something as simple as sharing a meal with other families who are experiencing grief. Your North Texas Giving Day donation will help us meet the needs of as many children and families as possible, especially because we have matching funds that make your money go farther. Click here to donate --> https://bit.ly/3nNJ1Uc
Kids love to hang out with other kids they feel a connection with. For kids who are grieving, that connection can be tough to find. One of our facilitators, Jordan, talks about the difference it makes to be with kids who share a similar experience. Give now to help other kids who are grieving find this significant connection. https://bit.ly/3nNJ1Uc <--Click here to donate!
Guy’s family came to Journey several years ago after his wife died. He still talks about how important it was for his two boys to find other kids their age who had also lost someone. Journey helped Guy’s family find hope. You can help other families find hope by giving now for North Texas Giving Day. https://bit.ly/3nNJ1Uc
Chloe talks about the impact Journey had on her as a 10-year old and how she gives back today as a facilitator in gratitude for that experience. Sign up to facilitate with Journey of Hope: https://johgriefsupport.wufoo.com/forms/w1h4getw0juds1j/
Are you hearing mysterious scratching noises at your house? Worried you might have unfriendly critters? Did you know you can solve your problem and help Journey of Hope at the same time? Eco-Safe Pest Control will donate 10% of the cost of your first service to Journey of Hope when you give them the code "Hope" when you call for service. By the way, our critters are so friendly they can't wait to go home with grieving children. #giveback
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our 18th Annual Swing Fore Hope Golf Tournament on April 8th. We had a great turnout and look forward to seeing you, and others, at our event next year! Thank You to Our Sponsors: The Hicks Group - Cardinal Financial Company LP. Peter R. Gottlieb Safe Hands Insurance Services Make 5 dinners in ONE hour Summit Financial Group, Inc. Origin Bank Guy Arnold D's Christmas Lights Transformative Marketing Solutions, LLC The Burns Firm, Ltd. Reliable Chevrolet PGA TOUR Superstore Lawyers Title Preston Plano New Country 96.3 Sportsradio 96.7 & 1310 The Ticket Wheat-Givens Financial, LLC
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