Franciscan offering group for grieving children
A southside hospital is offering a support group for grieving children.
Caterpillar Kids is a free support program that provides learning experiences for children ages 5 to 12 who’ve experienced the death of a loved one.
The program meets for four consecutive weeks from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays in April at Christ United Methodist Church, 8540 U.S. 31, Indianapolis.
A teen grief support group also will meet separately at the same time.
An adult bereavement group for the family will meet across the hall from the where the children participate; however, adults are not required to stay for those meetings.
Youngsters participate in storytelling, art projects, games and other sharing opportunities. Parents also are invited to participate in a concurrent session to assist them in supporting their children.
Walking program starting at Franciscan
People are being encouraged to move by walking with a doctor.
Franciscan Health’s Walk With A Doc program starts at 6 p.m. April 12 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis, 8111 S. Emerson Ave. The series continues each Thursday at the same time through June 14.
Sessions are led by physicians or other health professionals who speak for for three to five minutes and then walk with the participants for 45 to 55 minutes.
Walkers are encouraged to continue after the initial hour. A snack and water will be provided. Walks will begin at Franciscan Health Indianapolis Fitness Trail on the south side of the campus, directly opposite the Center for Women & Children.
