Also see Support for Grief & Loss for more reviews of Circle of Care

Re: Therapist for 9-year-old's anxiety/grief
PediatriCare is one of the very few programs of its kind in the country devoted exclusively to the needs of children and their families who face loss, illness, and trauma. Services include support groups, home-based services, outpatient counseling and crisis intervention. Of special note is therapist, Emily Weaver. She's great! Wanda

Note: Emily Weaver is now in private practice - see Emily Weaver.

Re: Grief support for young mother

The best option for grief support groups in our community is Circle of Care, formerly know as PediatriCare. They provide services to children starting with toddlers on throught teenagers. Groups focus on illness of a parent or death of a parent. Groups are held concurrently so parents meet in their group and at the same time kids meet in theirs. They are located in Oakland. Their number is 510-531-7551. Good luck.

PediatriCare, a program of East Bay Agency for Children, offers support groups and home based counseling services for families coping with illness, bereavement or loss. Children's ongoing support groups, for 5 to 16 year olds, provide a safe place to share experiences and explore feelings. Parent/caregiver groups meet at the same time and location. We also have a group for teens with a parent who has HIV/AIDS as well as a group for teens with a parent who has cancer. We also hold loss and grief groups for parents, teens and younger children. All groups are held during weekday evenings in Oakland. To register for a group, or find out more, call Pe diatriCare at 510-531-7551. PediatriCare is a non-profit organization and services are provided on a sliding scale. Jacqueline Bruhn, Volunteer Coordinator PediatriCare
510-531-7551, ext. 173
jacqueline AT ebac DOT org