Bo's Place - Where Children are Heard and Hearts are Healed

Grief Support Groups

Bo’s Place offers several grief support groups.  All groups are offered free-of–charge to the participants.  The groups offer a safe place where adults and children can share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences of the grief journey.  It is in these groups that the “magic” of Bo’s Place happens.

On-Going Family Groups

The On-Going Groups currently meet twice a month on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Sundays.  Monday and Wednesday groups are two hours for the families starting at 6:15 p.m. and ending at 8:15 p.m.  Sunday groups start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m.  The groups begin with a 30-minute potluck dinner (Mondays and Wednesdays) or lunch (Sundays) for everyone, including adults and children. Then the group is divided into age appropriate small groups for a 75-minute session involving expressive arts, physical activities, and processing.  Families remain in these groups as long as they feel it helpful.  There is an adult group facilitated in Spanish on Sundays.

LIGHT Family Groups

The LIGHT Group (Looking Inward Grieving Healing Together) is an 8 or 9-week time limited group for families who have experienced the sudden and unexpected death of a child or an adult in their immediate family.  These groups meet every week for 9 weeks on Tuesdays or 8 weeks on Thursdays.  The evening is two hours for the families starting at 6:15 p.m. and ending at 8:15 p.m. The evening begins with a 30-minute potluck dinner for everyone, including adults and children. Then the group is divided into age appropriate small groups for a 75-minute session involving expressive arts, physical activities, and processing.  Families completing the LIGHT group may then transfer to an On-Going group.

Young Adults Group

This group is for young adults, ages 18-30, who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives.  This on-going group meets twice a month on a weekday evening.  We begin with a potluck meal at 6:15 p.m., followed by a small group discussion at 6:45 p.m., and ending at 8:00 p.m.

Little Friends Group

The Little Friends Group is a 8-week time limited group for 3 and 4 year olds and a parent or guardian. The group meets on a weekday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  This group is designed to meet the developmental needs of the pre-school age child.

Pregnancy Loss Group

The Pregnancy Loss Group is a 6-week time limited group for women who have experienced the perinatal death of a child(ren), either through miscarriage or stillbirth.  The purpose of the group is to provide a safe and supportive environment for women to share their experiences of pregnancy loss with others who have face a similar life event.  The group meets on a weekday in the late afternoon.

Adult Daytime Group

The Adult Daytime Grief Support Group is for any adult who has experienced the death of a significant person in their lives, whether a child, spouse, partner, relative, or friend.  The group meets weekly during lunchtime, and participants may bring a "brown bag" lunch.