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Dougy Center provides grief support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families can share their experiences before and after a death.

There's only a few spots left! Register today for the 2026 International Summer Institute!Join Dougy Center’s knowledgea...
06/23/2026

There's only a few spots left!
Register today for the 2026 International Summer Institute!
Join Dougy Center’s knowledgeable staff for an opportunity to learn the basics about The Dougy Center Model, a world renowned peer grief support model for children, teens, and their families. You’ll be joined by dynamic colleagues from across the United States and beyond who plan to implement The Dougy Center Model in their community. Registration closes 7/1!
Find out more info and register at dougy.org/summerinstitute

Don't forget to register for our upcoming grief education webinar!Being grief-informed sets the foundation for understan...
06/22/2026

Don't forget to register for our upcoming grief education webinar!
Being grief-informed sets the foundation for understanding and responding to the needs of people who are grieving the death of someone in their lives. Misassumptions lead to misunderstanding and mistreatment. Tune in for more information on this important topic, including the ten core principles of grief-informed practice.
Register today at dougy.org/webinars

Is it harder when someone dies suddenly, or when you know their death is coming?It's a question that comes up often in g...
06/22/2026

Is it harder when someone dies suddenly, or when you know their death is coming?
It's a question that comes up often in grief spaces, and there's no easy answer. Both are hard - just in different ways.

In this episode, Aimee Craig talks about grieving the deaths of both of her parents under very different circumstances. Aimee's dad died suddenly when she was 23, during a season of major life transitions. Nearly two decades later, her mom died after living with cancer for many years, including five years with a terminal diagnosis.

Aimee reflects on how differently she experienced these losses - not just because of the circumstances of each death, but because of who she was at each point in her life. At 23, grief felt overwhelming and frightening. At 41, as a parent and longtime Dougy Center volunteer, she had more language and capacity for grief, even while navigating the difficult realities of caregiving and end-of-life decision making.

We explore the emotional and physical impact of sudden loss versus anticipated death, the complicated realities of caregiving, and the grief that comes with milestone moments, holidays, and parenting without the support and celebration of your own parents.
We also discuss what it means to actually witness grief and how having space to tell the truth without judgment or pressure to feel better - can help grief feel less isolating and a little easier to carry.
Listen to our conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

We are thinking of everyone grieving today - whether from death, illness, estrangement, distance of any kind, and lost d...
06/21/2026

We are thinking of everyone grieving today - whether from death, illness, estrangement, distance of any kind, and lost dreams. We know grief doesn't follow a schedule, but certain days can feel extra tough, especially ones that highlight who and what we are missing.

There's no right way to approach today. If you're needing extra support, please visit dougy.org/resources for articles, tip sheets, and podcast conversations that might help you feel a little less alone.

Like many holidays throughout the year, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can spark a multitude of emotions, especially when...
06/20/2026

Like many holidays throughout the year, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can spark a multitude of emotions, especially when you’re grieving. While these holidays primarily make us think about children who are grieving the death of a parent or caregiver and parents who have lost a child, these days can be equally treacherous for those who have complex relationships with parents and parenthood. View and download our full tipsheet athttps://www.dougy.org/assets/uploads/Mothers-Day-and-Fathers-Day_2023-04-28-001954.pdf

Julia Mallory on the necessity of acknowledging both grief and joy in today's celebration of Juneteenth - and every day....
06/19/2026

Julia Mallory on the necessity of acknowledging both grief and joy in today's celebration of Juneteenth - and every day. "On Juneteenth, part of our inheritance among joy, among rest—can be recognizing that grief work is also freedom work and, as Renita Walker says, it is also community work. When my 17 year old son Julian transitioned from this dimension as a result of gun violence, I soon realized that part of any future peace available to me would be living out loud with my grief and not existing in emotional bo***ge as a result of it...On this Juneteenth, I celebrate that I am alive and aware that it is impossible to avoid my grief and be free."
Julia Mallory is a storyteller, creative, grief guide. She is the founder of TEN OH! SIX, a community cultural gathering space, and author of six books, including two children's books. She is also a past guest on Grief Out Loud. Be sure to check out episodes 178 (Survivor's Guilt) and 261 (The Grief Garden- Supporting Collective Grief).
Read more of Julia's work on her website https://www.thejuliamallory.com/writing

Thank you NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief for another amazing symposium! Team Dougy was honored to learn fro...
06/19/2026

Thank you NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief for another amazing symposium! Team Dougy was honored to learn from and share ideas with our colleagues from across the country!

There are only a few spots left! Register today for the 2026 International Summer Institute!Join Dougy Center’s knowledg...
06/18/2026

There are only a few spots left!
Register today for the 2026 International Summer Institute!
Join Dougy Center’s knowledgeable staff for an opportunity to learn the basics about The Dougy Center Model, a world renowned peer grief support model for children, teens, and their families. You’ll be joined by dynamic colleagues from across the United States and beyond who plan to implement The Dougy Center Model in their community.
Find out more info and register at dougy.org/summerinstitute

Summer is a season of mixed emotions for many families in grief. The end of schooland after-school activities can be a r...
06/17/2026

Summer is a season of mixed emotions for many families in grief. The end of school
and after-school activities can be a relief for some, especially if they struggled with having enough energy and concentration for class and homework. Others will miss the structure and social time that school and sports provide. For adults, summer might mean a less demanding schedule, but could also add the stress of finding childcare or having enough financial resources for camps and trips.
Visithttps://www.dougy.org/assets/uploads/Summer-time-and-grief_2025-07-29-205744_qfww.pdf to download the full tipsheet

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3909 SE 52nd Avenue
Portland, OR
97206

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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