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‘It helped him realize he was not alone’: Grief support center for children expands to Washington County
Written by Jessi Bang | July 10, 2025 A program designed to help children navigate grief has officially arrived in Washington County, offering local families a safe space to heal, connect and find support. “It’s a grief support program for kids ages 3 to 18 who have experienced the death of a loved one,” The Sharing Place Washington County Director …
The Sharing Place featured in Mind Site News
The Sharing Place was recently featured in Mind Set News. Titled ‘Bereavement Deserts’: Amid a Rise in Parental Deaths, Grief in Children Is Often Overlooked, the article highlights the struggle of children’s grief due to losing a parent. The death of a parent is one of the most traumatic of the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can derail emotional development …
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1695 East 3300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
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Taylorsville, Utah 84129
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The Sharing Place
Utah County
487 E 1000 S
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2711 Santa Clara Drive Suite 200
Santa Clara, UT 84765
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Meet Chris Chytraus, Foundress of The Sharing Place
Chris shares her family story and how it inspired her to create this organization for supporting kids through their grieving process when a family member dies.
A Family Experience
This video highlights one family’s experiences with volunteers and other community members at The Sharing Place that have supported them. Meet Tammis, Dale, Edward and Eleanor!
The Sharing Place
Fulfills it’s mission “provide a safe and caring environment for grieving children, teens, and their families to share their feelings while healing themselves.”
The Sharing Place provides grief support to children 3-18 and their parents. Support groups are organized by age as well a situation. Each family member is placed in a group that will best meet their individual needs.