Support in a Safe Place
The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.
We provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief. We are supported solely through private support from individuals, foundations and companies. The Dougy Center does not charge a fee for its services.
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The Dougy Center publishes Memories Matter, a new activity book for grief support groups
08/23/12
Memories Matter features 85 activities designed to help children and teens process their unique grief. The activities invite children to use different modes of expression such as writing, drawing, talking and movement; and encourage the sharing of feelings to normalize the grief experience. Memories Matter is a product of our wisest teachers at The Dougy Center the children and teens who participate in our grief support groups.
A special evening with Portland author Cheryl Strayed
08/13/12
Here’s your chance to hear Cheryl Strayed, the New York Times bestselling author of the memoir Wild, the advice essay collection Tiny Beautiful Things, and the novel Torch. Her writing has appeared in several publications, including the Best American Essays, O Magazine, Vogue, the Missouri Review, The Washington Post Magazine, The Rumpus and The Sun.
Invite your book group and join Cheryl at Elephant’s Deli in The Garden Room (115 NW 22nd Ave in Portland) on Tuesday, September 18th at 7 p.m. Cheryl will talk about Wild and her other works, and will be ready to answer any questions you may have! Included are appetizers, beverages and wine. Tickets are $100 each and space is limited to less than 50 people. Proceeds benefit The Dougy Center.
Purchase tickets online, or call Dru at 503-775-5683.
CAB Fun Run to benefit The Dougy Center
08/09/12
Join us for the Second Annual Commercial Association of Brokers Fun Run, to benefit The Dougy Center
Saturday, September 29, 2012
11 a.m.
Oaks Park in Southeast Portland
books & dvds
Resources for parents, teachers, and others helping children in grief. Plus activity books for children grieving a death. Learn More 
