At Lost & Found we are always trying to think of more ways to meet the need of grieving people in the Springfield area. I'm sure the list is not only extensive, but endless. One thing we try to do is listen carefully to the people who contact us for help. We started to notice last year that we kept receiving calls asking about a college/young adult aged group. Although Lost & Found has been completely devoted to children's services, the requests became so great, that we felt as though we had to expand our services to meet the needs of the young adult population in Springfield.
With all of that said, we understand that it can be nerve racking to commit to attending a support group for grief, when all of the specifics have yet to be addressed. For this reason, we are holding an informational session at Lost & Found on September 10 at 5:30 p.m. Please come meet our staff, ask questions, and enjoy some refreshments on us.
If you have any questions or if you need directions, please contact Lost & Found at 417.865.9998. We hope to see you there!
19 August 2008
11 August 2008
Check out our new look!
Recently, the Conor House had some cosmetic work performed. We are excited about the new look, and wanted to make you aware of it. A special thanks to those who have made donations specifically to the Conor House project, and to those who helped with the labor. This upgrade is made possibly by so many generous people within our community. We are SO excited about this new look. We hope it feels even more comfortable and homey to those who attend our support groups.
Facilitator Training
Lost & Found is holding Facilitator Training on September 12 & 13. Perhaps you have considered volunteering as a facilitator before, or maybe you aren't exactly sure what a facilitator does-either way, this post is for you!
Groups at Lost & Found are ran by volunteers who have undergone training at Lost & Found. Facilitator training is a Friday evening (5-8:30) and a Saturday (8:30-3) where volunteers learn the history of Lost & Found, hear each other's stories of loss, and are trained in reflective listening and other skills that are important when working with grieving families. When a volunteer completes training (and observes a couple of groups), we call them a facilitator.
Facilitators really have an awesome job because they get to work with our wonderful families, have the privilege of hearing their stories, and help them work through their grief. If you would like to be a part of this rewarding experience then contact Nannette at the Lost & Found office at 417.865.9998 or by email at nannette@lostandfoundozarks.com. We would love to have you!
Groups at Lost & Found are ran by volunteers who have undergone training at Lost & Found. Facilitator training is a Friday evening (5-8:30) and a Saturday (8:30-3) where volunteers learn the history of Lost & Found, hear each other's stories of loss, and are trained in reflective listening and other skills that are important when working with grieving families. When a volunteer completes training (and observes a couple of groups), we call them a facilitator.
Facilitators really have an awesome job because they get to work with our wonderful families, have the privilege of hearing their stories, and help them work through their grief. If you would like to be a part of this rewarding experience then contact Nannette at the Lost & Found office at 417.865.9998 or by email at nannette@lostandfoundozarks.com. We would love to have you!
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