COPE is thrilled to welcome two new board members, Judy Lipson and Kelsey Kroning. Learn more about them and new board member opportunities below. Judy Lipson Judy is the author of “Celebration of Sisters: It Is Never Too Late To Grieve”, winner of the...
When Words Make Grieving Even Worse By Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R When you have lost a child you very quickly realize that no one can possibly understand what you are experiencing unless they have undergone the same loss. It’s just impossible. As you learn fairly...
The month of April holds National Siblings’ Day on April 10. This day is set to celebrate and strengthen the bonds shared by siblings. Yet, it can leave many grieving siblings feeling sad, reminiscent or unsure about what to do. Sibling grief is often disenfranchised,...
March is Social Worker Appreciation Month and has Creative Arts Therapy Appreciation Week! And shoutout to Play Therapy Awareness Week in February, Counseling Awareness Month in April, and Mental Health Awareness Month in May! And that’s just naming the weeks and...
I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted to share with all of you this month. The more I thought about it, the less clear I was. My brother’s birthday is in February and while I wanted to acknowledge that, I wasn’t sure how to do so. I remembered something I...
COPE is thrilled to announce the new date for The Medium… The Music… and ME! at BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst, NY. A benefit performance with proceeds to support COPE families. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11 at...
As we look back on our supportive programs from 2023 and begin to schedule our workshops for 2024, we want to express our deepest gratitude to the amazing individuals who shared their grief journeys and bereavement expertise with COPE and its community last...
