It’s Time We Reframe Grief for Children | Kate Atwood | TEDxBigSky
Kate Atwood, the founder of Kate's Club, makes a moving and compelling case for the urgent need to reframe grief for children who experience the death of a loved one. Having lost her mother at the age of 12, Kate explains how we must work to connect bereaved youth in order to ensure they live healthy, healing, and connected lives because childhood grief is a lifelong journey.
Kate's Club is a non-profit organization in Atlanta, GA that supports children and young adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Through programs held at its Clubhouse facility and throughout the community, Kate's Club aims to create a world for children where grief is good. All services are provided at no charge to members and their families.
To find a local resource near you: childrengrieve.org/ Kate Atwood is an entrepreneur, executive, and community leader whose career spans creating and growing impact initiatives in all business sectors. At 23, Kate founded Kate’s Club, an organization that provides support to children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. Having lost her mother at 12, Kate recognized first-hand the importance of community and support after such a life-changing event. Kate’s Club serves thousands of children and families each year through direct services, strategic outreach partnerships, and national advocacy efforts. Today, Kate is the CEO of THEA, the first city-based video-on-demand streaming platform, and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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Wonderful talk, Kate! So appreciative to you for Kate's Club!
Needed this so much. We lost my mom in August. She was a part of my & my kids’ lives for almost 20 years, living with us until her physical needs were beyond what I could help with. My 11 year old opened up to me today (12/15 /21) about his grief. He said they were given a writing prompt “if you had a time machine, where would you travel to and why”. He said his first thought was “I’d go back to before grandma passed and tell her I love her and goodbye - because I didn’t get to do that.” (Hospital only allowed one person with her during those last days). Thank you for the reminder that I need to make sure we are connecting and he is processing as well.
Thank you for speaking on the topic of childhood grief. I recently loss my 18 year old son; and have a 15 year old son. As a bereaved mother, I will be sharing your truth with younger my son as he too, is mourning the loss of his brother.
I never knew this about you when we were in High School, and you were Student Body President. You were very gracious, as if nothing major had happened. You rock Kate!
my children just lost their father. thank u for the enlightment and thank u for the works that u do, oh so meaningful. Thank you!
My kids lost thier father last month; a day before my birthday and my heart just burns and aches for them. I've been crying almost everyday, since..
@pbpxnishercd107
11 ай бұрын
I hope things are as easy for you as they can be, sending love
@CYR888
11 ай бұрын
@PBPxnisherCD we are doing well and have been going to therapy since, so that has helped a lot. Thank you! Blessings! 🙏
I agree with so much that she says, just not necessarily saying that grief is good. That's ok; no two people agree about everything. With so many kids losing parents to overdose deaths, this lady's message needs to be spread throughout our country & the world.
Great information