Calm Waters is located on the
south side of
NW Expressway
between
NW 63rd & Meridian

in the

Northwest Office Center

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, July 11 , 2009, 9:00am -1:00pm

Wednesday, July 22 , 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Click here for a complete schedule of upcoming seminars

Next Grief Support Group Begins:
Monday, August 17 , 2009

Next 8-week TUESDAY Divorce Support Group begins:
August 18, 2009

Next 8-week THURSDAY Divorce Support Group begins:
August  20 , 2009

Next volunteer training: September 11-12, 2009

Support Groups and Seminars

Grief Support Group Download Forms Info
Divorce Support Group Download Forms Info
Parenting Through Divorce Seminar Download Forms Info
Support Group Facilitator Training Download Forms Info

** Attention Willing Volunteers **

Calm Waters needs volunteers who are willing to give back to children & families in need, by facilitating peer support groups. For more information, contact Program Director Suzie Price


**  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  
Play-Doh (all colors) Marketing/“give-away” items for agency fairs Post-it notes
Large storage tubs Adobe Creative Suite 3 or 4 program

Lockable money boxes (4)

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)

Jenga Game (several) Alphabet binder tabs
Copier paper (white)

8x10” black photo frames

2 matching chairs
110 lb white cardstock

5x7” black photo frames

CD-Rs

Children’s pull-ups, underwear (boys & girls) & shorts or pants

Photo matting (8x10; 5x7; 4x6 sizes) variety of colors Child Appropriate Toys/Dolls (boys and girls)

Stethoscope (old or new)

Corkboard strips Masking Tape
Decks of Cards (4)

Packing tape

Kleenex
Balloons Glue Sticks

Crayola Crayons

Staplers Medium-sized bookshelf (2)

Crayola Washable Markers

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for
Grief or Divorce
Support Groups beginning August 17

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EVALUATIONS

* If you are a parent or caregiver & have attended Calm Waters' Center-based support groups, please click here to complete a brief survey about your experiences.

* Please also click here to complete a brief survey to let us know how this has affected your child.

* If you are a school counselor/educator and Calm Waters has conducted support groups in your school, please click here to complete a survey.

Thank you for your time! Your feedback will help ensure we are meeting the needs of our community. It will also help us secure further funding so that we can continue to provide these groups free of charge to all who need them.


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