The Children's Bereavement Center (CBC) of South Florida is educating the public on grief management and recovery following the horrific mas shooting Wednesday that took place at a Parkland, Florida, high school and claimed the lives of 17 victims.
The CBC provides free Peer Support Groups for children, young adults, and adult caregivers after the death of a loved one. Groups are open to anyone who has lost or been impacted by the loss of a loved one.
Counselor Mindy Cassel explained to WIOD that it's OK -- it's a good thing -- for students and family members to be "horrifically" upset about what's happened.
CBC locations include:
Coconut Grove
Ransom Everglades
Doral Area
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Miami Shores
Miami Country Day School
Broward
Nova Southeastern University's Mailman Segal Center for Human Development
Palm Beach
Franklin Academy Charter School
For complete location information, click here.
Following this close-to-home tragedy, the CBC is helping community members understand loss and the grieving process. For a number of helpful and educational resources regarding loss, click here.
Contact the CBC by calling (305)668-4902 or (561)257-2627.