Children’s Grief
We want to help you find the support you need for your child or children.
Looking for a group or grief counselor who specializes in children’s grief in your area? Do you need suggestions for online resources for children, ? We’ll be glad to help.
Call us at 205-934-4254, or email chaplains@uab.edu and we will help you find the resources you need specifically for your situation. The options below are simple places to begin.
1. Videos on Children’s Grief — YouTube
2. Amelia Center –1513 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233; Phone: (205) 638-7481
The Amelia Center provides grief support for children, teenagers and families anticipating or grieving the death of a parent, grandparent, child, sibling, close relative or friend, as well as support for parents and families grieving the death of a child or grandchild. Individuals with presenting problems outside the scope of services will be given a referral to an appropriate social service or counseling center.
Find out more about the programs The Amelia Center offers:
- Bereaved Parents Program
- Child/Teen Program
- Training, Education & Consultation
- School and Community Resources
3. National Alliance for Grieving Children – Map of Resources (Click on your state for resources)
4. The Center for Grieving Children Resources
5. When Children Grieve by PBS
- Books for Children
- FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
- Buscaglia, Leo. The Fall of Freddie the Leaf
- Viorst, Judith. The Tenth Good Thing about Barney
*Contact the UAB Department of Pastoral Care for more resources in your area at 205-934-4254, or contact one of our Chaplains at chaplains@uab.edu.