Mental Heart- The Healing House + YESSS Spots

09/20/2025

To help a grieving friend, children should:

Be Present and Listen:
Simply being there for your friend is important.You don't have to understand, you can say that and not feel bad about it. Example: I don't understand but I'm here for you.

Don't Tease or Joke:
Never make jokes about the death or the person who died.

Talk to someone
It's okay to talk to your parents or another trusted adult about how you are feeling about the death. It's hard for children to understand especially when their friend is struggling.

09/19/2025

09/16/2025

Grief is like a wave 🌊

09/14/2025

Why do we have events on a Sunday?
It can be a day of Increased Loneliness:Sunday can feel particularly lonely because it's often a day when people are together with family and friends. For someone who has lost a loved one, this day can highlight their isolation and feelings of intense loneliness. To help combat isolation, we make space for you.

09/11/2025

When a family especially our children have a close family member who has died by su***de, that death is so LOUD! So confusing.They feel so many nixed emotions in the family unit all at different times. Fear, shame, sadness, anger even guilt. 💙 We are here for you, you don't have to grieve alone. When talking isn't enough, Let's Play About It 🌈 children and adults.

09/10/2025

Why Play-Based Grief Support Matters
When kids face grief, words aren’t always enough. That’s why we use play.

Play is a child’s natural language. Through art, games, and role-play, children share feelings they can’t always explain. It’s not just “fun” — it’s how they process big emotions, reduce anxiety, and begin to heal.

At Mental Heart Healing House, we believe in meeting children where they are. Play gives them the freedom to express, connect, and recover in a way that feels safe and natural. 💛

Let’s give kids the tools they need — not just to talk about grief, but to live through it with hope.

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09/09/2025

Grief After 🥀