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Solace Tree Founder Emilio Parga Featured in Upcoming Grief Forum
I’m Here With You: A Community Forum on Understanding Children and Grief May 7th Understanding how young children grieve is the focus of I’m Here With You: A Forum on Children and Grief on May 7, 2012 from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at the Jewish Community Center in York. Please click here to reserve your [...]
Solace Tree Featured on Award Winning PBS Documentary
The Solace Tree was recently featured on a full-length documentary entitled, “You Will Always Be with Me”. Click here to view the documentary on the Reno PBS website. The documentary recently won the 2011 Silver Communicator Award. The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for Communications Professionals. Founded by communication [...]
Books Available to Help Children and Teens Cope with Grief
In these impassioned books, Pediatric Thanatologist Emilio Parga, MA charts the complex emotional waters every family must navigate in the wake of death. Written from his personal experiences and through the children and teens at The Solace Tree, these books are an invaluable tool for parents, educators, clergy, children and teens and those who care [...]
Solace Tree Named One of Northern Nevada’s Healthcare Heroes
Solace Tree Founder Emilio Parga was recently selected by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield and Nevada Business Magazine as the Entrepreneur Healthcare Hero for 2010. Parga is one of ten Northern Nevada Healthcare Heroes. Now in its fifth year, the Healthcare Hero ceremony is a non-profit event that benefits students seeking careers as healthcare [...]
Special Article: Grieving During the Holidays
The holidays can be a difficult time for those suffering the loss of a loved one. Solace Tree Founder Emilio Parga has written an article for those in need of help and encouragement. Click here to view >>
A Special Thanks to NSET for their Donation
The Solace Tree wishes to thank Northern Sierra Endurance Training (NSET) for their generous $8,000 donation! The funds will help support The Solace Tree’s mission of providing support and counseling for grieving children, teens and families in Northern Nevada. About NSET Northern Sierra Endurance Training’s goal is to encourage people to exercise for fun and [...]
