COPE January 2020 Newsletter

Over 20 years helping parents and families living with the loss of a child

COPE Newsletter

January 2020

The Next Level of Healing is Helping

In this Newsletter

President's Message

Healing Tip of the Month

COPE's Camp Erin ® NYC

Calendar of Events

January Birthdays and Passings

COPE Supporters

Quick Links

COPE Book Corner

Parent & Sibling Writings

Camp Erin NYC

COPE Labyrinth

Amazon Smile Link

Email Us

President's Message

from Sandra R. Wolkoff, PhD., LCSW-R

I went to a 90 ^th birthday party recently. This was for the patriarch of a family I have known for 50 years and the parents, the children, the grandchildren, the half dozen great- grandchildren, are all close to my heart. But in spite of sitting in this warm, loving environment, I felt my grief come in like the deep heavy fog that drives in from the ocean at the end of day. I didn’t want it to hijack my being present for this lovely event, but it was there. In my head and in my heart. I just sighed and made room for the omnipresent weight and set about to have a good time anyway.

To read the full President's Message click here .

HEALING TIP OF THE MONTH

Self care is so important

Self care is so important. Unfortunately, many of us neglect to do it. We are so busy in our everyday lives that we forget how vital it is to take a step back and nurture ourselves. Not only does self care keep you healthy, but it is proven to increase satisfaction and productivity in life.

To read more of Michelle's Healing Tip of the Month click here .

Michelle Graff, LCSW

COPE Foundation Clinical Director

(p) 516-274-0540

COPE'S CAMP ERIN® NYC

A note from our Camp Director Ann Fuchs

Hi from Camp Erin NYC,

As we say hello to 2020, that doesn’t mean we forget the wonderful old memories that warmed our hearts, made us cry, smile or laugh.

…”Because the best thing about memories…. is making them”

Greet 2020 with open arms and a deep breath. Even the smallest of moments can make big memories.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year filled with love, laughter, family, friends and memory making moments!

- Ann

To read more from Ann and for information on Camp Erin NYC click here .

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COPE partners with Eluna to offer Camp Erin NYC, a FREE, weekend long grief support camp designed to help children and teenagers ages 6 – 17, who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or someone close to them. This year, Camp Erin NYC will be held from August 28-30, 2020 .

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here for a full calendar of events

January Birthdays & Passings

Please click here to help us honor and remember the January birthdays and passings of loved ones who were taken from us before their time (go to the section titled January 2020).

COPE Supporters

We thank our generous supporters for making donations to COPE during the month of December 2019.

Please click here to view donations made including those made in honor and memory of loved ones (go to the section titled Donations December 2019).*

As we approach the end of 2019, there's still time to support parents and families living with the loss of a child. Click here to donate:

https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/COPE/Donation.html

*Note, listing as of December 30th

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