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Peer Grief Support Groups

At Desert Blooms Grief Center, our mission is to ensure no child, teen, or their family have to navigate the individually unique and complex experience that is grief, alone. That is why the support we’ll provide is through facilitator-led peer grief support groups. Peer groups offer connection and comfort amongst those also grieving the loss of a loved one. They are able to bear witness to one another’s healing, and to lives being rebuilt.
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What To Expect

Every group will have a trained, volunteer facilitator who will lead the participants in an age-appropriate topic of conversation and/or activity that encourages discussion and expression of their experience. The groups offered consist of the following ages: 5-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18, and a group for their parents/guardians. This support is free of cost and it is up to the families to decide how long they attend.

Our weekly peer grief support groups will officially begin the first week of April 2026 and will be divided between Tuesday and Thursday evenings due to the size of the space.
The following groups will meet on Tuesday evenings:
 5-8, 9-11 years old and a parent/caregiver group.
The following groups will meet on Thursday evenings:
 12-14, 15-18 years old and a parent/caregiver group.

A group meal will be provided each group night beginning at *5:30PM to 6:15PM*, and our groups will go on to meet from* 6:30PM to 8:00PM*. Location address will be provided only to those officially signed up to attend our weekly peer grief support groups.

Upon submitting an interest form, families can expect someone from DBGC to reach out to schedule a brief introductory appointment to learn more about the child or teen, their experience, and any support they've received thus far. And to also ensure that there is an understanding between all parties of how our groups operate as well as group etiquette.

Interested in grief support for your child or teen? 
Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch as soon as we’re ready to begin accepting group participants.

Interested in grief support for your child or teen?  Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch as soon as we’re ready to begin accepting group participants.

Ready to Take the First Step?

We know reaching out can be hard. But you don't have to
have the perfect words—or have it all figured out. 

Just let us know you're interested, and we'll walk with you from there.
Start the Conversation – Contact Us
Or, if you’re ready to register:
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  • You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered.

    Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

  • You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered.

    Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

  • You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered.

    Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to join a group?

Nothing. All of our support groups are completely free for children, teens, and their caregivers.

Do I need a referral or insurance?

Nope. You don’t need a referral, diagnosis, or any kind of insurance. Just contact us, and we’ll help you get started.

How often do the groups meet?

Groups meet once a week in the evening. Sessions are structured but relaxed, with time for group activities, expression, and connection.

What happens in a group session?

Each session is different, but activities may include discussion, journaling, storytelling, art, or play. Everything is guided by trained facilitators and tailored to the age group.

Can we join if the loss happened a long time ago?

Yes. Grief has no expiration date. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, you're welcome here.

Is there a group for parents or caregivers?

Yes. While kids and teens are in their age-based groups, caregivers meet in a separate group to share, support each other, and learn ways to help their children through grief.
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