Waterville hospice grief group facilitator training begins Oct. 21

WATERVILLE — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will offer a 20-hour facilitator training for its grieving children’s program, Hope’s Place, beginning Monday, Oct. 21.
The training will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Oct. 21, 24, 28 and Nov. 4; and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays Oct. 26 and Nov. 2.
Those who complete the training are prepared to cofacilitate a peer grief support group for children, teens, their parents or guardians. The training will be taught by the staff and volunteers at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area’s community Center, 304 Main St. There is $30 processing fee for materials.
The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, supportive environment for grieving children, teens and families through peer support groups, which nurture and encourage safe expression of grief and loss. Hope’s Place honors each person’s individuality and their process towards discovery of resiliency and emotional well-being.
For more information, call Bereavement/Youth Services Coordinator Jillian Roy at 207-873-3615, email at jroy@hvwa.org or visit www.hvwa.org.