Non-Profit Organization for Grieving Families
Children grieve differently than adults. They are not capable of abstract thinking and need facts to help them understand death. Nor are they able to put their own fears and questions into words. Consequently, children often act out their anger, fears or denial.
Children need to grieve as part of the family. They will be repetitive with their questions as they attempt to understand the meaning of their loss. Embrace them. Comfort them. Love them. Giving children choices and avenues to express themselves will greatly increase their healing process.
Take just a moment to think about these numbers... With statistics this high, the child I'm talking about could be yours. Wouldn't you do everything you could to help your children? Of course you would. We would too. That's is exactly how Ryan's Heart came into existence. Our children were grieving the sudden and tragic loss of their father and we decided they needed our help... our guidance... our love...
Our children are our future... please join our mission as we reach out to greiving children everywhere.
Ryan's Heart
A Non-Profit Organization for Grieving Families
- Ryan's Heart - Home
- Our home site will give you more detail on our mission and what we are doing to help grieving children and our families. Visit us today!
Our Heartbeat...
Who we are, where we are located and what we are up to.
Ryan's Heart provides grief support to children and their families. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping bereaved children learn to cope with their grief over the loss of a parent or a loved one. We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of grieving children and adults both emotionally and financially.Located in Presque Isle, ME we are reaching out to the world. Our webiste provides grief support for children and their families all over the United States. We have interactive art pages for children and will soon be featuring our new children's book, In Mamma's Heart.
We are currently actively working on our newest Program - Project Forget-Me-Not. This program features a special keepsake tote bag filled with items geared specifically for children to proocess grief. The tote bags are free of cost to the child and/or their parents and will be distributed, with parental permission, upon arrival at the participating funeral homes, to children whose lives are directly affected by death.
This project will be launched in Aroostook County, ME, however we hope that it grows State wide and beyond. You can help us reach this goal by supporting our mission and donating to our charity. Please see our website for details.
Always keep in mind that...
Grief is grief and hurt is hurt and hopefully there is hope... Almost everyone has been impacted in some way by grief. Maybe it's a death, maybe it's surgery and had an amputation, perhaps a fire and lost a home... a divorce...
Whatever the grief, there is hurt... but there can be hope with some support and care.
That's what Ryan's Heart is all about...
Remember Me...
Need to Reach Us?
E-MAIL: customerservice@ryansheartnpo.org
Mailing Address:
Ryan's Heart
17 Harmony Way Ave
Presque Isle, ME 04769
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A Non-Profit Organization for Grieving Families
Love is Accepting Framed Panel Print
An inspiring symbolic message. It represents our belief and acceptance in eternal life and love. Simply believe. A great comfort to anyone who is grieving.
Price: 37.99
Over the Rainbow Note Cards (Pk of 10)
Our love is the rainbow of grief. It lifts us up and fills us with hope. Send an inspirational rainbow today!
Price: 11.99
Vibrant Love Greeting Card
The vibrancy of our love is what carries us through life. It is our bridge for all of life's grief and heartache. It brings us peace in knowing we are never alone. Perfect for all occassions.
Price: 3.99
The Beginning Framed Panel Print
A beautiful message of inspiration. We are all born equal. It is in the giving and recieving of love that matters. A life filled with love is rich indeed. Perfect for weddings, ect.
Price: 37.99
Dance, Kiss and Love your Mother Kids Hoodie
Love, dance and hug your mother! This adorable design was created by a child who was sending a message to her Daddy in Heaven. A perfect way for a chld to stay connected with a loved one,
Inspirational clothing designed by kids for kids. Wear a simple unique design of eternal love, angels, hope, and inspiration.
Price: 21.99
Ryan's Heart Favorite lens
Miss J's Elixor for life...
Follow Miss J's story as she tells you her story about grief and where her journey has taken her.-
The Death of My Son....
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The photo on the left depicts a beautiful and serene sunrise. I can now "see" this sunrise for the miracle it truely is. It is God's promise that life continues. It is a reminder to stop... be still... and seize the moment. Optimism has been a way o...
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Grief on Wikipedia
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Grief is a multi-faceted response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or something to which we have formed a bond. Although conventionally focused on the emotional response to loss, it also has physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and philosophical dimensions. Common to human experience is the death of a loved one, whether it be a friend, family, or other companion. While the terms are often used interchangeably, bereavement often refers to the state of loss, and grief to the reaction to loss.
Losses can range from loss of employment, pets, status, a sense of safety, order, or possessions, to the loss of loved ones. Our response to loss is varied and researchers have moved away from conventional views of grief (that is, that people move through an orderly and predictable series of responses to loss) to one that considers the wide variety of responses that are influenced by Category: Wiktionary - :personality|personality, family, culture, and spiritual and religious beliefs and practices.
Bereavement, while a normal part of life, carries a degree of risk when limited support is available. Severe reactions to loss may carry over into familial relations and cause trauma for children, spouses and any other family members: there is an increased risk of marital breakup following the death of a child, for example. Issues of faith and beliefs may also face challenge, as bereaved persons reassess personal definitions in the face of great pain.
While many who grieve are able to work through their loss independently, accessing additional support from professional psychiatrists or therapy may promote the process of healing. Grief counseling, professional support groups or educational classes, and peer-led support groups are primary resources available to the bereaved. In the United States, local hospice agencies may be an important first contact for those seeking bereavement support.
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