Make sure you add our Thrift Store in Boulder to your Black Friday shopping plan to find the best deals in town! All of our items are a whopping 50% off! Our Thrift Store will be open from 10 am – 5:30 pm. Come in and find those one-of-a-kind presents for everyone on your list – including yourself!
5565 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 604-5353
Moments of Gratitude
Lombardi’s Pizzeria
It is so secret that here at TRU we have a special place in our heart for our community. We are so incredibly appreciative to be in communities where there are strong local businesses that always go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our patients. This week, we want to thank one particular business owner, Tony Lombardi of Lombardi’s Pizzeria in Broomfield. Even when his store was in the midst of major repairs, he made sure that our patient’s request for a pizza party came true! From all of us at TRU, thank you Tony!
To hear the rest of the story – watch the video below!
*Please note: in accordance with HIPAA laws, the names of patients have been changed to protect their privacy.
Jewish Community Grief Support Group
Our Jewish Community Grief Support Group is in full swing – and if you are a member of the Jewish community (whether affiliated or not) and have experienced a death loss, we invite you to join us on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in Boulder. If you would like to join this group or know someone that would benefit, call 303-604-5300 or email griefsupport@trucare.org to find out more. To learn more about TRU’s grief services program, support groups for adults, teens and children, click here.
To Register:
Registration is required. If you are interested in signing up for this group or have questions, please complete the Jewish Support Group Registration Form and submit to Grief Services or Cathy Summer, Jewish Family Services (303) 415-1025.
Lights of Life Event
This holiday season, TRU Community Care invites you to remember someone who has been special in your life by attending our Lights of Life Holiday Remembrance Event. This community event is open to all and we encourage you to RSVP.
Longmont Service, Saturday, December 6th 5:00 p.m. or Boulder Service Sunday, December 7th 5:00 p.m.
Grief Services Newsletter Winter 2014
Our Grief Services Winter Newsletter is here! Be sure to read our tips for surviving the holidays, our kids grief groups, and this year’s Lights of Life Holiday Remembrance Services!
Day of the Dead Teen Groups Fall 2014
Support for teens coping with a Death Loss
Teens, we invite you to remember your special person by creating a mask, sugar skulls, or a personal altar box. All of the art created will be part of a bigger altar that will be displayed at the Longmont Museum for the Day of the Dead from September 22nd-November 10th. You will have the opportunity to connect with peers, make art to honor your special person, share stories, and have fun. You are not alone!
There will be snacks and all art supplies are provided. This event is generously hosted by TRU Community Care, the Longmont Youth Center, and the Longmont Musuem.
Longmont Teen Group
Dates: Wednesday afternoons
September 3rd, 10th, and 17th
Set up altars on September 22nd
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Longmont Youth Center
*The altars will be displayed at the Longmont Museum from September 22- November 10th
To Register: Call Michon Davies at 303.604.5330 or Jeanette Nicastri 303.774.3758
Day of the Dead Longmont Teen Group 2014
Boulder Teen Group
Dates: Monday afternoons and Friday
September 8th, 15th, and 19th
Set up altars on September 22nd
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Longmont Youth Center
*The altars will be displayed at the Longmont Museum from September 22- November 10th
To Register: Call Michon Davies at 303.604.5330 or Jeanette Nicastri 303.774.3758
Bereaved Parents Support Group
Bereaved Parents Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month in Boulder, CO. If you would like to join this group or know someone who may benefit, call 303-604-5300 or email griefsupport@trucare.org to find out more. To learn more about TRU’s grief services program, support groups for adults, teens and children, click here.
Boulder County Senior Law Day August 9, 2014
This annual educational seminar presents programs specifically for seniors in the Colorado community. Colorado Senior Law Day provides attendees with important and useful information on many issues facing our growing senior citizen population. If you are a senior, an adult child with a senior parent, or a caregiver, make sure you can attend one of the programs! TRU offers free education events on advance care planning. To learn more or find out when the next event is, go to TRU Education Events.
Learn what you need to know to make informed, positive decisions about legal issues, health, well-being, and financial issues. Registration is required. Click here to register online or by calling 303.441.1685.
TRU in Boulder’s Tips on Supporting Grieving Kids & Teens At the End of the School Year
The last day of school isn’t something that all kids look forward to. Children or teens who are grieving a loss can find this a complicated time. Here are some tips that can help:
Tip 1: Not all kids look forward to the end of the school year.
When a child is grieving, the end of the year may represent a loss and can re-activate or amplify grief.
Tip 2: School provides a sense of structure.
Being in school provides structure and respite for grieving kids. There might be an increase in anxiety in anticipation of more fluid summer plans.
Tip 3: There are signs that a grieving child might need more support:
The child or teen may exhibit increased outbursts, become more easily overwhelmed by stress or emotional situations, show increased withdrawal, and/or an additional need for adult attention.
Tip 4: Grieving kids and teens are often unaware their behaviors are connected to the loss they experienced.
Providing support through the end of year transition is important. You can do it by listening, providing a compassionate presence, and serving as an advocate if needed.
TRU Community Care’s Boulder Healing Circles program can help.
Call 303-604-5330 or click here to find how TRU’s grief support program for children, teens and adults can make a difference.
7 Tips for Surviving Mother’s Day When Your Child Has Died
7 Tips for Surviving Mother’s Day When Your Child Has Died
Over the first year following a death, you’ll have to go through the “firsts”—the first birthday, holiday season, and other special days. It can be helpful to prepare for these special days so you don’t get caught off guard.
Tip 1: Be gentle with yourself
You may feel anger, sadness, guilt or a range of other emotions because your child died before you. These emotions are very common with grief—don’t try to suppress them.
Tip 2: Seek out emotional support
Seeking support is a sign of courage, not weakness. Everyone grieves in their own time and their own way.
Tip 3: Be patient with yourself
Talk openly with trusted family and friends about your child and encourage them to talk openly with you too—hearing your child’s name mentioned can be helpful. Plant a flower or tree with a marker that bears your baby’s name.
Tip 4: Create your own memorial
You can be creative and put your energy into doing something in memory of your child.
Tip 5: Light a candle
If you never held your baby due to a pregnancy loss, celebrate your child by lighting a candle.
Tip 6: Give yourself permission to grieve, talk, and journal
If you have not been able to conceive, follow the suggestions above that are right for you. Give yourself permission to grieve, talk, and journal.
Tip 7: Talk about your feelings with your spouse
Talk about your feelings with your spouse and encourage him or her to express to you how they are feeling.
If you’d like information or resources on grief and child loss, call (303) 604-5300, email griefservices@trucare.org, or visit our grief services page.
