SALISBURY–Coastal Hospice will provide a supportive program called “Hope and Healing with Horses,” for children ages 6 to 14 who have experienced the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling or loved one.
The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kindred Spirit Farm, 3191 Johnson Road in Salisbury. The event is free and open to both hospice and non-hospice families.
Children grieve in their own way, and the event will offer grief education and activities centered around horses. Activities will provide children with an opportunity to explore the emotions associated with their loss, as they talk to, lead and groom horses and also to share experiences with other children who have experienced similar losses. In addition, there will be grief support activities for the adults who accompany the children.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and should wear closed-toe shoes for riding. The event will take place rain or shine, and lunch will be provided.
Advanced registration is required. For information or to register, call Melissa Dasher at Coastal Hospice, 443-944-5846.
Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing life-limiting conditions, but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible.
Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. The organization serves Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Somerset counties.
The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kindred Spirit Farm, 3191 Johnson Road in Salisbury. The event is free and open to both hospice and non-hospice families.
Children grieve in their own way, and the event will offer grief education and activities centered around horses. Activities will provide children with an opportunity to explore the emotions associated with their loss, as they talk to, lead and groom horses and also to share experiences with other children who have experienced similar losses. In addition, there will be grief support activities for the adults who accompany the children.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and should wear closed-toe shoes for riding. The event will take place rain or shine, and lunch will be provided.
Advanced registration is required. For information or to register, call Melissa Dasher at Coastal Hospice, 443-944-5846.
Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing life-limiting conditions, but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible.
Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. The organization serves Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Somerset counties.