From Parent to Parent: A Support Group for the Loss of a Child
Coping With the Death of a Child Together and Embracing a Path to Healing
Group will run consecutively, every Tuesday evening from 6-8pm for 6 weeks.
Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings.
9270 Bruceville Blvd, Elk Grove, Ca.
*This is not a drop-in group and you must register before attending.
Facilitated by Daniel Hernandez, M.A. Clinical Thanatologist
It is said that the worst loss that individuals can encounter is the death of a child. This loss has a devastating impact on mothers and fathers. It often leaves a shattered world only to leave parents to assemble a new and unfamiliar life without the presence of their son or daughter. The aftermath of the death of a child can lead to a lonely and complex set of emotions and psychological questioning.
From Parent to Parent is a 6-week loss group experience focused on understanding the loss dynamics from the death of a child, including the process and personal barriers of the healing journey, the biology of bereavement, and finally, strategies for healthy coping.
Participants will complete weekly journals for review and feedback by the facilitator. In addition, the facilitator will lead group exercises that promote overcoming barriers for the healing journey.
From Parent to Parent is a closed group format that requires the completion of the 6 sessions.
If you feel that you can benefit from this loss group experience, please email us OR fill out the INTEREST FORM HERE.
About the Facilitator:
Daniel has worked in mental health for the past 25 years and specializes in the field of thanatology (the study of death, dying and bereavement) and Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy. For the past 25 years he has worked at university settings as a mental health therapist and educator. He has a profound love for teaching and has taught graduate courses in counseling and human development, and mental health. Daniel has taught at San Jose State University, Syracuse University, Colgate University, Utica College and St. Lawrence University.
Daniel has provided support to individuals and families who have suffered a loss. He has facilitated support groups that have focused on: death of a child, survivors of suicide, and widows/widowers’ groups. Daniel continues to present topic seminars in the field of death, dying and bereavement.
Daniel did his undergraduate and graduate work at San Jose State University. He has received training at the Center for Loss at Fort Collins, Colorado and is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling. He is a past Chair of the People of Color Committee that addressed end-of-life issues within a cultural context.
Testimonials about Daniel’s Grief Support Groups
~“I learned so much about grief and myself. The facilitator is excellent and their knowledge and expertise is beyond amazing. It was a place where I was able to share my grief in a space that was safe. It was an experience that offered the chance to create bonds with others while exploring and learning about grief. Through this experience I was able to express my loss through writing, talking, and activities. I would tell them that this was an experience that was greater than my expectations due to the person facilitating the group and to not pass on the opportunity to be a part of this special type of support group.”
~“A process of understanding and dealing with grief better by walking through weekly exercises/assignments that help you to process your grief in a unique way.”
~“Literally life changing. Got me from being closed off and suffering alone to feeling open and free.”
~”The experience was more productive and informative than any other group I have been in. Daniel has a lifetime of valuable experience, teaching tools, and information.”
~”I’m so glad that I joined this group. It helped me to process so many feelings & struggles that felt stuck inside of me. It helped me to be able to acknowledge my dad’s life & his importance to me. I’m also very glad it was in person.”