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Books Available to Help Children and Teens Cope with Grief

September 8, 2010 by Solace Tree

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 for them.

Kids Can Cope: This activity book from children for children who are living with change and loss features more than 60 pages of text offering numerous opportunities for children to describe what is happening, write down their questions, draw pictures, identify sources of help and engage in other activities to help them cope. $9.95
Love Never Stops: This caring memory book for children of all ages includes guided pages for children to write or draw about their feelings. $7.95
I Will Never Forget You Teen Journal: This journal is designed for teens grieving the death of someone they love. $9.95
No Child Should Grieve Alone: This book includes information for parents, caregivers, school personnel, clergy and professionals working with children and adolescence. It includes information about different types
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Solace Tree Named One of Northern Nevada’s Healthcare Heroes

June 30, 2010 by Solace Tree

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 … Read more

A Special Thanks to NSET for their Donation

November 22, 2009 by Solace Tree

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 … Read more

A Big Thanks to Mamie Towles Elementary School!

May 11, 2009 by Solace Tree

The Solace Tree wishes to thank Mamie Towles Elementary School for raising $724.47 from their fundraiser to support The Solace Tree. The northwest Reno school has been a great help to The Solace Tree and its mission of supporting grieving children and teens in Northern Nevada.

Support The Solace Tree At Our Car Wash

April 10, 2009 by Solace Tree

Car Wash Benefit For The Solace Tree Join the Reno 4H Organization in supporting The Solace Tree by getting your car washed! Where: 7-Eleven Store – corner of South Virginia and Arrowcreek Pkwy, Reno, Nevada; click here for directions When: Saturday, April 18, 2009 Time: 10:00AM to 3:00PM All proceeds will benefit The Solace Tree … Read more

A Big Thanks to the E.L. Wiegand Foundation

April 1, 2009 by Solace Tree

The Solace Tree wishes to thank the E.L. Wiegand Foundation for their generous $5000 grant. Specifically, the grant will be utilized to upgrade office equipment. About the E.L. Wiegand Foundation The E.L. Wiegand Foundation embodies the spirit of E.L. Wiegand and personifies his devout religious beliefs, adherence to the work ethic, and profound faith in … Read more

Introducing “Kids Can Cope” – An Activity Book For Grieving Children

March 24, 2009 by Solace Tree

The Solace Tree is excited to announce the arrival of our latest book, Kids Can Cope. Kids Can Cope is an activity book from children for children who are living with change and loss. Written by Solace Tree Founder Emilio Parga, the book features more than 60 pages of text offering numerous opportunities for children to describe what is happening, write down their questions, draw pictures, identify sources of help and engage in other activities to help them cope. In addition, a four page glossary explains a long list of terms that may be puzzling to children.

Caring adults will welcome the new tools that Kids Can Cope offers them to help children striving to find ways to manage challenges arising from their own life-threatening illnesses or those of others.
-Charles A. Corr, Ph.D.

Losing a precious member of the family means that the idea of “family” will never be the same. Previous assumptions and what could have been become a fantasy world, with all expectations suddenly gone. Learning to “live” with loss forces us to find a way to remember, keep this special person in our hearts, yet experience joy and life again with those we love. This workbook allows children the opportunity for self discovery down this previously untraveled path, opening new doors to share thoughts and wishes and fears. Through this process they find themselves again and create family anew.
-Caroline Hastings, MD, Children’s Hospital and Research Center, Oakland, California

Kids Can Cope will be available for purchase beginning on April 7th, 2009

Solace Tree Founder Emilio Parga Honored by University

March 24, 2009 by Solace Tree

Solace Tree founder Emilio Parga has been honored by the University of Nevada’s School of Medicine as Clinical Assisstant Professor. This new role will allow Parga to be a resource to students and professors learning more about the grieving process. About the School of Medicine As the state’s only public medical school, the University of … Read more

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A Note From the Founder