Lost Conversations

Marty Glidden Holland, a current member of A Haven’s Board of Directors and a volunteer, shares her personal experience losing her father at the age of 12.

A HavenDecember 1, 2025Grief, child grief, grieving children

Building a Nest

We thought we would explain a little bit of why we chose our name and logo.

coping, death, griefA HavenDecember 4, 2017Grief, child grief, a nest, Safe place, refugeComment

Why I do what I do...

Michelle Noble, A Haven's Executive Director, writes about why she has chosen to work with grieving families.

griefA HavenAugust 7, 2017Grief, child grief, normalize grief, how to help someone who is grieving

How to support a grieving child

Allowing children to freely express their grief is an important part in healing. When we listen, they feel supported, safe, and loved. Normalizing and validating their experience also provides opportunities for children to be more open and honest in the future.