“Grief. The state of mind brought about when love, having lost to death, learns to breathe beside it.”
-Roger Rosenblatt
Bereavement Services & Grief Education
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Bereavement Support
Junie’s Place is honored to walk alongside families after the loss of a child. We offer access to trauma- and grief-informed mental health care at no cost to families, thanks to our network of specially trained clinicians and generous donors.
We currently support:
- Short-term therapy with licensed providers in Massachusetts
- Access to clinicians trained in child loss, bereavement, and trauma
- Flexible options for parents, siblings, and other family members
- Insurance coordination and copay assistance
(Note: Peer support and groups are not available at this time.)
When you're ready, you can submit a Support Request Form to get in touch with our team, or continue to learn more about our bereavement support services.
Services and availability may vary based on funding and provider capacity. If you’re a family seeking support, please review our privacy policy and terms of service, and reach out to learn what services are currently available.
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For Clinicians
Junie’s Place Clinical Fellowship in Trauma- and Grief-Informed Care
The Junie’s Place Fellowship supports clinicians who are passionate about working with families after the sudden loss of a child. This opportunity offers both professional development and the chance to give back in a meaningful way.
Fellows receive:
- Funding for training in evidence-based, trauma- and grief-informed therapies (e.g., EMDR, ACT-D, grief interventions)
- Direct referrals to families in need
- Connection to a peer network of like-minded providers
- Support and supervision opportunities
-Visibility as a mission-aligned clinician through our in-network directory
Fellows agree to provide a set number of therapy sessions to Junie’s Place families. Clinicians maintain full autonomy in their clinical work and carry their own licensure and malpractice insurance.
Interested in joining our fellowship? Contact Us
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Grief Education and Consultation
Junie’s Place offers tailored training and consultation for healthcare teams, schools, nonprofits, and other organizations seeking to become more trauma- and grief-informed.
We specialize in helping professionals better support families navigating the loss of a child or other forms of traumatic grief.
Our offerings include:
- One-time workshops or multi-part series on grief-informed care
- Specialized sessions for healthcare providers on sudden, unexpected, or traumatic loss
- Support for developing internal protocols and staff education following a death
- Interactive presentations, case consultations, and Q&A panels
Whether you’re a hospice team, a pediatric practice, a school counselor group, or an agency seeking support for your staff, we can help you build capacity and confidence when grief enters your space.
Interested in bringing Junie’s Place to your organization? Contact us
Visit workshops for a list of current offerings
Sometimes, books can help us find words for experiences that are difficult to describe. They can offer understanding, connection, and reassurance that we are not alone in our grief.
The Junie's Place Lending Library provides no-cost access to books about grief, loss, and remembrance for families who have experienced pregnancy or child loss. Our growing collection includes books for adults, children, and families, as well as Spanish-language resources.
Families are welcome to explore our collection and request books that resonate with them. We'll mail the books directly to your home at no cost. There are no strict return deadlines, and you're welcome to keep a book or pass it along if it has been particularly meaningful to you. For descriptions of books, please click here.
Explore our collection below and contact us to request a book.
Lending Library
