Welcome to our website
We all experience a variety of life losses which include separation from the important people, places, items or events unique in our life. Our website is designed to help you.
*Need to know more about life losses for various ages; go to the "Life losses" page. There you will find specific information for children, teens and adults/seniors.
* Need resources for a specific type of loss?-visit our "Resource" page with many references.
*Struggling with any of the following losses; Widowhood, Divorce, Childhood illness, incarceration, children grieving? Our "Article" page has special articles designed to address
unique types of losses with helpful information and healing support.
* Professional, Lay Ministry and Fatherhood Involvement development is available through our programs outlined on the "Program" page
* Learn more about our agency by visiting "Our Team" and "About Us" pages

WHAT ARE LIFE LOSSES?
Small life losses might include:           Major life losses might include:
... a change in plans                              ... a divorce
... a frustration                                     ... a move to a different city or location
... a misplaced item                               ... the death of a person or pet
... a forgotten activity or event            ... a severe illness
... a disappointment                              ... a catastrophic event
... a violent experience



Caption: Panel members for Anti-violence forum on May 2nd,
National Day of Prayer include Victoria Stephan, The Stephan Center.



Featured Article
Military Service: A Family Affair

We often take the service provided by our Military for granted expecting that people will commit to protecting us without much effort on our part. However, a great amount of sacrifice occurs by both the persons serving in the military, primarily men, and their families; wife (or husband), children, parents and siblings. To appreciate their sacrifice for our safety and security we need to understand our military system and our responsibilities to support the men, women and families who... (Read More)


Hear Fr. Mike Manning and Ms. Stephen
discuss the scope of life losses


WHAT'S NEW / CURRENT EVENTS

FREE CLASSES:
For professional working in the Foster System in Riverside California
(Foster parents, Social Workers, Counselors, Educators, CASA Volunteers, Etc)
(Prof Development hours provided)

Mon May 6	9-12	Topic: Special Needs Issues	Planet Youth	Lake Elsinore
Mon. May 13	6-8	Topic: Supporting Teen in Grief and Loss	Norco Library
Fri. May 17	9-12	Topic: Healing Power of Families	Antelope Valley College
Fri. May 17	12:30-3:30	Topic: Helping Teens Cope with Loss	Antelope Valley College
Wed. June 19	9-12	Topic: Child Development	School Years San Gorgonio CDC	Banning
Thurs. June 20	6-9	Topic: Supporting Teens in Grief/Loss	International Christian Adoptions	Temecula

PROGRAMS & SERVICES WE OFFER REGULARLY

NEW Video Discussion Series "Fathers Speaking Out" is HERE!!

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   -Professional's Life Loss Workshop Series includes individual workshops or conference
                                 format:

                                       - Life Loss and Impact on Behavior
                                       - Coping with Grief During the Holidays
                                       - Coping with Life Losses as Part of Deployment
                                       - Raising Children with Special Needs
                                       - Supporting Children with Incarcerated Parents
                                       - Life Losses experienced by children in the Foster system
                                       - Understanding Anger in relation to Life Losses
                                       - Childhood and Parental Illness


   -Consolation Ministry Development for Churches/Faith-Based
                                  Organizations in the three interconnecting ministries

                                       - Ministry to the Sick
                                       - Bereavement Ministry
                                       - After Care Ministry

Our trainers provide clear and effective guidance to help you understand the basics of life losses and their impact on children and adults, and give you tools that you can use in your organization to assist the healing process.
The training is appropriate for individuals and groups, and includes materials and handouts that you can use when working with people undergoing the transitions created from life losses, grief, and coping.
All trainings and conferences offered in English and Spanish.

To arrange services or become a collaborative partner, contact The Stephan Center at (951) 340-1075 or send an e-mail to thestephancenter@juno.com.