Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for the 2019 International Summer Institute

Interested in developing a peer support program for grieving children and families? Scholarships are now available for The Dougy Center’s 2019 International Summer Institute.

In partnership with the New York Life Foundation, The Dougy Center: The Natonal Center for Grieving Children & Families is awarding four scholarships to its International Summer Institute, July 22-26, 2019 in Portland, Oregon.

Through the program, participants join The Dougy Center’s knowledgeable staff for an opportunity to discover the fundamentals of developing and operating peer support groups for grieving children, teens, and families. Learn with colleagues from around the United States and beyond who plan to start or who have already established programs for grieving children. The scholarship covers tuition equal to $1,300. Applications must be received by May 1, 2019.

More information and the application can be found here. Or contact Monqiue Mitchell at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 503.836.3645.

Introducing Sprite, a Snuggly Creature for Young Kids Experiencing Grief & Loss

Slumberkins, a company based in Vancouver, Washington that creates snugglers and board books to help young children navigate challenges, recently collaborated with The Dougy Center for their newest snuggly creature, Sprite.

With the help of Sprite, parents and caregivers of grieving children can start open conversations about death, helping kids understand that those who are no longer by our side continue to live within our hearts.

Slumberkins is generously donating a Sprite snuggler and board book to all Dougy Center participants ages 3 to 8. More information about Sprite can be found here.

Join us for the Reflection Benefit & Auction

Event Chair Adriane Blackman invites you to The Dougy Center’s Annual Reflection Benefit Dinner and Auction, presented by KinderCare Education, Friday, May 10th. The largest fundraising event for The Dougy Center, this fabulous evening begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Portland Art Museum and includes a silent auction showcasing a gallery of children’s art, an elegant dinner, and a live auction filled with unique packages.

The evening culminates with the announcement of the 2019 Porsche Boxster Raffle winner. Boxster raffle tickets are nearly sold out! Don’t miss out on your chance to win a brand new 2019 Porsche Boxster valued at more than $61,000. Sponsored in part by Porsche Beaverton.

How you can join the fun:
• Become an event sponsor. Your business will receive public recognition, including a program ad, event signage, and more. Plus reserved seating for up to 20 guests.
• Purchase Reflection benefit tickets to attend this fun-filled evening.
• Donate to the live or silent auctions
• Purchase tickets for the Porsche Boxster raffle. You do not need to be present to win.

All proceeds from the Benefit and Porsche Boxster Raffle directly fund The Dougy Center’s grief support programs for children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving the death of a parent or sibling.

The Dougy Center Announces New Tips Sheets in Spanish

Estamos muy contentos de ofrecer nuestras hojas de consejos en español para familias en duelo!

The Dougy Center recently added seven new Tip Sheets in Spanish thanks to volunteer Ana Salazar-Walsh and The Dougy Center’s Group & Volunteer Coordinator, Teresa Nussbacher. The new Tip Sheets are free and available on The Dougy Center website.

Topics include:
• Consejos para apoyar a los niños en duelo (Tips to support grieving children)

• Consejos para apoyar a un adolescente en duelo (Tips to support grieving teens)

• Consejos para apoyar a los adolescentes después de la muerte de un amigo cercano (Tips to support teens after the death of a close friend)

• Apoyando a los niños cuando un miembro de la familia tiene una enfermedad grave avanzada (Tips to support children with a family member who has an advanced serious illness)

• Apoyando a niños y adolescentes después de una muerte por suicidio (Tips to support children and teens after a suicide death)

• Apoyando a los niños preescolares en duelo (Tips to support grieving preschoolers)

• Grupos de apoyo para el duelo en el dougy center (Grief support groups at The Dougy Center)