Camp helps kids navigate grief after the loss of loved ones

INDIANAPOLIS— As Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, IU Health is organizing a free camp to address a critical aspect of emotional wellness: grief after losing a loved one. Camp Good Grief aims to teach children positive coping skills for navigating this difficult time.

Coping with the loss of a loved one is challenging at any age, but especially for children.

“You feel a bit of guilt, sadness, and a little bit of regret, said 14-year-old Landon Spurlin, who faced these emotions following the death of his father when he was just 12 years old.

“You don’t really feel like there’s anybody else who understands. I didn’t know what to do,” he added…

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