December Newsletter
In This Issue
We Need Your Help!

We are always looking for more volunteers! Current volunteer opportunities include: Support Group Leaders, Camp Erin-LA , Special Events, and Administrative Assistance.

OUR HOUSE Volunteer Group Leader Testimonials

"2017 will be the start of my fourth year as an OUR HOUSE group leader. I came to OUR HOUSE as a child when my father died from cancer. At 11 I had no idea what grief was and how to handle my feelings. I am deeply thankful for OUR HOUSE and am happy to help others go through the most difficult time in their life. "
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Sarah, 28

Grief Support Group Testimonials

"My daughter attended a support group at OUR HOUSE when her uncle, who was like her father, died. I can't explain how much OUR HOUSE helped our family through that difficult time. My daughter was able to connect with other children and know she wasn't alone."
- Kristine, 44
"When my mother died I thought I wouldn't be able to connect with anyone again. Nobody understood what I was going through. Then I found OUR HOUSE. Without my group members I would have never been able to get through my grief. OUR HOUSE made me feel supported and that is what my mother would have wanted."
- Jacob, 54
OUR HOUSE 
BOOK CLUB


Saying Goodbye to Someone you Love consists of moving narratives about end of life and grief. The personal histories are complimented by practical suggestions that guide you through what may be the most poignant experience of your life.

To read the full description and purchase this insightful read, please  click here . 
Mark Your Calendar
  • Volunteer Training
    • Jan. 21, 28, and Feb. 4
  • CEU Training
    • Feb. 1-3 
  •  Run for Hope
    • Apr. 30 


Grief and the Holidays
The holidays can be a very emotionally challenging time for someone grieving or for those who are around others in grief. Knowing how to navigate through these weeks can be especially uncertain for those who have recently experienced the death of someone close.

Fredda Wassermann, Clinical Director of Adult Programs and Education at OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center has written a helpful article for The Huffington Post regarding grief and the holidays. Click here to read more.
End the year strong.
DO SOMETHING GREAT.
DONATE.


"I will always miss my daddy, but because of group I can have happy times now."

One in 20 kids under 18 experiences the death of a parent or sibling. 

With nearly 650,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District alone, this means there are at least 30,000 children who need OUR HOUSE.

Volunteer as a Group Leader
Make your new years resolution to help those around you. Volunteer at OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center.
Don't miss our next  volunteer training!

January 21, 28, and February 4th, 2017   ( Saturdays)
9:00am-5:30pm
West Los Angeles

Training consists of grief education, awareness of your own grief process, understanding the OUR HOUSE model, and learning group leader skills. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer group leader or want to learn more, please complete the online application here. 

Run For Hope

Discount Early Registration Opens 
Monday, J
anuary 23! 

Who Will You Run For? 
 
Continuing Education
Grief Specialist Training For Professionals

Take Advantage of the Early Bird and Student Discounts and Register Today!
 
February 1, 2, and 3rd, 2017   ( Wed-Fri)
8:45am-5pm
San Fernando Valley

This 3-day intensive training provides in-depth education including interventions and experiential practice for those who wish to become Grief Specialists for children and adults.  21 CEUs   provided. 

Alumni Corner
Are you looking for a way to get involved with OUR HOUSE as an alum? 

Stay Updated on Alumni Events and More: 

OUR HOUSE is proud to announce we have a new Facebook group only open to alumni! Click here to join the alumni group and stay updated on upcoming alumni events and opportunities. You must be logged in to Facebook to access the group link.