Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 14, 2013 Ramsey New counseling groups to begin in September Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling, a non-profit orga- nization in Ramsey, will be forming new fall counseling groups beginning in September. Weeknight sessions will be built around specific kinds of loss including, but not lim- ited to, sibling, spouse, and parent loss. The schedules will be created based on interest and availability. Services, which are offered to adults, teens, and chil- dren starting at age four, include art therapy, individual and family counseling, children’s support groups, teen support groups, adult support groups, and community education. Clients, who hail from 80 communities in New Jersey and New York, receive group and individual attention in the cozy carriage house located at 60 East Main Street in Ramsey. Designed to be a home away from home, the counseling center has an art room, family room, and loft. When Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling opened its doors in 1994, 20 families were being served. Now, approx- imately 250 adults and children are served every year. Most clients are referred by schools, medical practices, and other Hearts & Crafts families. Founders Laura Hudson, director and Board Certified Art Therapist; Samantha Tinter, a Licensed Social Worker; and Terry DeBrule, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, help families living with serious illness and loss. They are dedi- cated to providing a safe, caring environment as families work through the healing process. Funding is secured through charitable donations and modest counseling fees. Reduced fees are available for qualifying clients. For information about Hearts & Crafts, the fall groups, or to make a tax-deductible donation, call (201) 818-9399 or visit www.heartsandcraftscounseling.org. The Hearts & Crafts carriage house in downtown Ramsey.