January 2026 – Newsletter

A new year often comes with pressure to feel hopeful, motivated, or “ready to move forward.” For grieving children and families, January can feel heavy instead. At Adam’s Place, we want you to know there is no timeline for grief—and no expectation to start fresh before you are ready.

Grief does not reset when the calendar changes. It moves at its own pace, and that pace is valid. While the world around us celebrates "new beginnings," we honor the enduring love and memories you carry with you every day.

As we step into 2026, our wish for our community is one of balance and peace. May this year bring you moments of deep comfort, a sense of prosperity in your connections with others, and the strength of good health—both in mind and body. We hope you find gentle ways to celebrate your resilience and experience a Happy New Year that feels authentic to your journey.

Helpful Tool: Release the Pressure
Rather than setting resolutions, consider creating gentle intentions for the days ahead, such as:

• “We will take things one day at a time.”

• “We will notice what feels supportive and what doesn’t.”

Small, compassionate intentions can create space for healing without added pressure.

As we step into January, Adam’s Place is ready to welcome families back for our Spring 2026 Camp Cope sessions. We know that the start of a new year can feel heavy when you are navigating loss, and we are here to ensure you don’t have to walk that path alone.

Camp Cope provides a free, supportive, and structured environment where children, teens, and caregivers can find a community that truly "gets it." Through creative activities and guided peer support, our families find the tools to build resilience and hope, one session at a time.

🌟 Make a Impact This New Year — Become a Camp Cope Facilitator! 🌟
Are you looking for a meaningful way to support grieving children and teens in our community? Join us on January 10, 2026, for our Camp Cope Facilitator Training — an inspiring, hands-on day where you’ll learn how to guide youth through healing, hope, and connection.

Our volunteers are the heart of Camp Cope ❤️. As a facilitator, you’ll help kids feel seen, heard, and supported during some of the toughest moments of their lives. Many families share that Camp Cope is the first place their child felt safe enough to talk about their grief — and that’s because of compassionate people like you.

Whether you're a school staff member, community partner, or someone with a big heart looking to give back, this training will equip you with the tools, confidence, and community you need to make a real difference.

✨ In-person at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
✨ Modules 1–3 | 9AM–4PM
✨ Registration required

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to help, but I’m not sure where to start,” this is your moment. Step into a role that changes lives — you might be surprised by how much it changes yours, too. 💛

❄️ Third Thursday Adult Grief Support Group

As we navigate the beginning of 2026, we invite you to join our free virtual adult grief support group on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM PDT.

This month, we are focusing on a theme of "New Light, New Breath: Finding Gentle Starts in a Hard Season." Grief can make the "fresh start" of January feel overwhelming; this session is designed to help you find a soft place to land and a quiet way to move forward.

The group will be led by Dr. Paul Thomas Clements and Alyssa Schutz, APRN, who provide a supportive space rooted in comfort, connection, and healing.

📚 Celebrating 15 Years of Impact — Our First Books Are Here!

Adam’s Place is proud to mark 15 years of supporting children and families through grief with an exciting milestone — the publication of our first two books in the Camp Cope for Kids series! 💛

These resources were developed from years of hands-on experience in the field of childhood bereavement and are designed to help facilitators, educators, and caregivers guide children through their healing journeys.

✨ Now Available:

• Camp Cope for Kids: The Essential Activity Guide

• Camp Cope for Kids: The Facilitator Guide

Each book offers practical tools, creative activities, and trauma-informed approaches that empower caring adults to make a difference — one child at a time.

📖 For copies of the books and more information, visit adamsplacelv.org.

💻✨ Learning that makes a difference. ✨💻
At Adam’s Place, we’re committed to equipping professionals, parents, caregivers & community members with the tools to support grieving children and teens.

📚 24/7 access to expert-led recorded webinars
💙 Thanks to grant funding, select courses are FREE
🌐 Start learning today: adamsplacelv.org/courses