Calm Waters Center for Children and Families 2014 Brochure

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“There aren’t enough organizations out there like Calm Waters.” -Candice and Adam, Calm Waters participants

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Calm Waters is an Oklahoma City-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps children and families on their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss. We provide free support groups at our Center and in 148 local schools, as well as seminars and trainings to equip families with helpful tools for all stages of the healing process.

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“There aren’t enough organizations out there like Calm Waters.”

-Candice and Adam, Calm Waters participants

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Everyone experiences loss.But, no one should experience it alone. Calm Waters is a safe harbor where children, young adults, parents and guardians begin to heal after a death or significant change in their family. Our free support groups are a place to share emotions while learning healthy coping skills that help in the grief journey.

We serve children and families experiencing grief caused by the death of a family member, divorce of parents, or a family loss issue such as incarceration, deployment or deportation. Our center-based and school-based support groups, special seminars and trainings equip individuals for all stages of the grief journey. Trained facilitators utilize Calm Waters curriculum with age-appropriate discussion and engaging hands-on activities. One in five American youths will experience the death of someone close by age 18. Calm Waters is here to remind those who are grieving that.... There is hope.

Center-Based GroupsOngoing grief groups meet on Monday evenings for 16 weeks. Divorce support groups meet on Tuesday or Thursday evenings for eight weeks. Free of charge.

Seminars and TrainingsGrief training for counselors and educators; community grief trainings; “Parenting through Divorce” seminars; volunteer facilitator training; speakers upon request.

School-Based GroupsMeet weekly in six-week sessions for metro-area

students with family loss issues, as well as community disasters. Free of charge.

S E R V I C E S

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“Calm Waters provides help and hope.”

Calm Waters helps children and families on their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss.

-Amber, Reese and RyleeGrief support group participants

OUR MISSION:

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No child should grieve alone. By supporting Calm Waters, you stand beside thousands of hurting Oklahomans and provide hope. We need your support to allow us to provide our free services to more grieving children and families. Please give the gift of hope by mailing your tax-deductible donation or donating online at calmwaters.org. Calm Waters is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that does not receive state or federal funding.

Calm Waters is a small organization, making a big impact. We’ve journeyed with 27,235 children and families since our founding in 1992. Your generosity helps us continue providing grief support services free of charge to Oklahoma’s most vulnerable children and families. With your help, we’re able to serve 2,500 individuals each year, at our Center and in 148 local schools.

“- Calm Waters divorce support group participant

CALM WATERS STRENGTHENS YOU.“

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“Calm Waters keeps me going. They reassure me that I’m going to make it.”

-Angelica, mother of 3, grief support group participant

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...helping children and families on their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss.

Board EmeritusJames Allen, M.D.Walt Duncan IV

Virginia Hendrick, Ph.Ed.Charlotte Lankard, LMFT

Ellie Lottinville, Ph.D. Betty Pfefferbaum, M.D.

Gene Rainbolt

Board of DirectorsLisa L. Mullen, Chair

Dr. Joe BradleyMichael BradleyKelley BrewerHeath ClintonChris Coleman

Kay Goebel, Ph.D.

Theresa GreenNicholas Harroz III

Chris KenneyRobin Roberts Krieger

Charles F. KusiakRobert L. Medley

Hayley MooreMichael O’Keefe

Patricia G. Parrish

Adam RainboltSteve RasmussenG. Calvin Sharpe

Mark SmithEric E. StigletsLee Anne Stone

Executive DirectorBarbara J. Butner

4334 NW Expressway, Suite 101 - Oklahoma City, OK 73116 - 405-841-4800www.calmwaters.org @calmwatersok