Parent Column – November 2024
ANDREW WEISS by Sharon Weiss My son Andrew, a vibrant and kind-hearted soul, passed suddenly on November 5, 2021. Andrew, who always had a...
Healing Tip – November 2024
The truth is most grievers begin thinking about the holiday season well before November. Many anticipate the absence of their loved one at the...
Healing Tip – October 2024
A Reminder To Take Care of Your Body When You are Grieving I went for my annual physical today. After working in a hospital for a decade, I...
Camp COPE and Parent/Caregiver Retreat Reflections
Camp COPE and Parent/Caregiver Retreat Reflections Joint Co-President’s Message and Healing Tip The typical authors of the Healing Tip, COPE...
Healing Tip – August 2024
In the digital age, technology is likely used throughout the day to accomplish tasks and connect with others. Whether for work, keeping up with...
Co-President’s Message – July 2024
In a few days, it will be 8 years since I lost my older brother. Sometimes it feels like it was yesterday and sometimes it feels like it...
Parent Column – July 2024
"Light in the Darkness" Rick Jacobs, June 2024 When my son Adam took his own life 15 years ago I found myself in a dark, isolated abyss. It took...
Healing Tip – June 2024
Words That Can Help Grievers By Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R In last month’s Healing Tip, COPE’s virtual, daytime support group offered suggestions...
Parent Columns – June 2024
Remembering a loved one Hello, My name is Amanda Ortiz. My son Tommy Santiago Jr aka TJ passed away on August 20,2023. He passed of pneumonia. He...
Welcome board members!
COPE is thrilled to welcome two new board members, Judy Lipson and Kelsey Kroning. Learn more about them and new board member opportunities...
Healing Tip – May 2024
When Words Make Grieving Even Worse By Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R When you have lost a child you very quickly realize that no one can possibly...
COPE Menu of Community Offerings
Please find our COPE menu of community offereings. [pdf-embedder...
Healing Tip – April 2024
The month of April holds National Siblings’ Day on April 10. This day is set to celebrate and strengthen the bonds shared by siblings. Yet, it...
Healing Tip – March 2024
March is Social Worker Appreciation Month and has Creative Arts Therapy Appreciation Week! And shoutout to Play Therapy Awareness Week in...
Co-Presidents’ Message – February 2024
I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted to share with all of you this month. The more I thought about it, the less clear I was. My brother’s...
Save the Date – “The Medium…The Music…and ME!”
COPE is thrilled to announce the new date for The Medium... The Music... and ME! at BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst, NY. A...
Healing Tip – February 2024
As we look back on our supportive programs from 2023 and begin to schedule our workshops for 2024, we want to express our deepest gratitude to...