Valerie's House longtime leaders Vice-President of Operations and Clinical Support Amy Strom and Training Director Melody Madigan had the honor of presenting to hundreds of bereavement professionals at the 27th annual National Alliance for Children's Grief Symposium in Denver, CO, this past June.

Valerie's House presented on the different art therapy techniques that have made our center for grieving children so effective over the past nine years. The packed crowd had many questions for our team and walked away with a more in-depth knowledge of how to apply art therapy when working with grieving children.

Valerie's House had one of the largest presences of any grief center, sending 19 of our employees to learn and connect with others who have dedicated their professional lives to helping grieving children. Together, we engaged in meaningful collaboration on the latest research and tools in childhood bereavement.

Thank you to former Denver Broncos quarterback Brian Griese and his wife for hosting us at their center, Judi's House in Denver. Their center is a dream come true for the Griese family and a bright light in the field of children's bereavement for us all to follow.