Welcome
Calm Waters is a support center for children and families whose lives have been changed by death, divorce or other major loss. The death of a loved one can bring on turbulent and frightening times for children and teenagers. Similar feelings often occur in children when their parents divorce.
Calm Waters provides a safe, supportive and understanding place for children to share their experiences and feelings in a group setting, promoting the process of healing. Along with the support of other adults, parents or guardians receive education and understanding of what their children are experiencing and how to interact with them during this period of adjustment.
Schedule at a Glance
Next two Parenting Through Divorce seminars
(one-time, court-approved class):
Saturday, January 30, 2010, 9:00am -1:00pm
Wednesday, February 13, 2010, 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Click here for a complete schedule of upcoming seminars
Grief Support Groups meet twice per month, on a Monday, from 6.30-7.30pm. Register to join anytime.
Next 8-week TUESDAY Divorce Support Group begins:
March 23, 2010
Next 8-week THURSDAY Divorce Support Group begins:
March 25, 2010
Next volunteer training: February 5-6, 2010
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer support group facilitator, turn your paperwork in to Calm Waters. If there is enough interest, a training may be scheduled prior to the next scheduled seminar. Click here to learn more.
Support Groups and Seminars
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Attention Willing Volunteers
Calm Waters needs volunteers who are willing to give back to children & families in need, by co-facilitating peer support groups. Calm Waters trains facilitators and provides a curriculum to follow. Counselling experience not necessary. For more information, contact Program Director Suzie Price or click here
Wish List
In order to continue prividing FREE support groups to grieving children & families, Calm Waters has many needs. Your tax-deductible donation to Calm Waters, of one or more of these items, will make a difference in the lives of many. Please contact Director of Development Lisa Kibblewhite with any questions
| Black poster board |
Colored Wooden Blocks |
Crayola Washable Markers |
| Play-Doh (all colors) |
Marketing/“give-away” items for agency fairs |
Post-it notes |
| Lockable money boxes (4) |
Adobe Creative Suite 3 or 4 program |
Alphabet binder tabs |
| Small Terra Cotta pots |
Large easels |
Alphabet accordion files |
Composition Notebooks (lined for journaling) |
Miniature table easels |
Large, 3-ring lined notebooks |
People Shape Cut-Outs (from Lakeshore Learning) |
Children’s pull-ups, underwear (boys & girls) & shorts or pants |
Child Appropriate Toys/Dolls (boys and girls) |
| Copier paper (white) |
8x10” black photo frames |
2 matching chairs |
| 110 lb white cardstock |
5x7” black photo frames |
CD-Rs &/or DVRs |
Staplers |
Photo matting (8x10; 5x7; 4x6 sizes) variety of colors |
Medium-sized bookshelf (2) |
Stethoscope (old or new) |
Corkboard strips |
Masking Tape |
| Large storage tubs |
Packing tape |
Kleenex |
| Balloons |
Glue Sticks |
Crayola Crayons |
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