Voices of Now (VON), a collaboration between Arena Stage and the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing, is proud to present TIME STAMP, an artistic expression of grief as experienced by the young artists in the VON program.
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WUSA Channel 9 recently featured one of our clients on air. Watch her story below to learn how your investment in the Wendt Center makes a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
In the News
Children Deserve the Honest Truth About Mass Shootings
America is in mourning. The country is processing the deaths of 19 children and two teachers, murdered on Tuesday in their elementary-school classroom by an 18-year-old gunman. For children, who continue to be the targets of such violence, the emotions can be more challenging yet.
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Kids in Crisis: Wendt Center says more trauma therapists needed to help kids
The Wendt Center has worked with thousands of families over the years, including Qiana Wright’s. Her infant daughter and brother were killed two years apart. WASHINGTON — it’s been a battle to smile again from the inside for Qiana Wright. Her infant daughter and brother were killed within two years of each other. “I smile,… read more»
Workshops for Mental Health Professionals and Others
The Wendt Center Training Institute offers trainings and workshops on a variety of topics, to increase the skill, confidence and capacity of mental health professionals and community members as they support persons experiencing grief and loss as well as those impacted by trauma. read more»
Camper and Volunteer applications for Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC 2022 will be available March 14, 2022. Click here for details. Download our 2022 flyer!
Camp Forget-Me-Not/Camp Erin DC is a free bereavement camp for youth who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. As the nation continues to navigate the impact of a pandemic, the Wendt Center will offer children and teens ages 6 to 17 the opportunity to attend a one-day, outdoor, camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Led by bereavement professionals and caring volunteers, campers are provided a safe environment to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are also grieving. The camp is not designed as a replacement for therapy but as an enjoyable opportunity to explore grief where a child’s self-expression is heard, valued and honored.
