Tu Nidito offers support groups for children and teenagers who are grieving the death of a loved one. We provide a safe place where children who are grieving a death can share their loss experiences in a caring, supportive environment. Our grief support services extend to the entire family, other caregivers, schools, and the greater community.

A grieving child may be feeling disoriented, sad, angry, frustrated and guilty. Occasionally, a child will experience sudden and severe loss of self-esteem and will resort to uncharacteristic non-performance or over achievement. For a variety of reasons, children often mask these feelings behind a façade of normalcy. Unattended to childhood grief can manifest itself in anti-social and self-destructive behaviors, as well as emotional disorders.

Families meet twice a month to take part in age appropriate support and activities for children ages 3 ½ -18 years of age. Approximately 15 children or teens comprise each support group. The ratio of child to volunteer facilitator is 2:1 for children and 3:1 for teens. Parents or caregivers meet in a separate but concurrent group.  Each group meets twice a month on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6:45 – 8:15pm. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SUPPORT SERVICES OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL (520) 322-9155 or Email Us.