Your Family’s Safe Space for Grief Support & Healing
Healing House: Two Living “Rooms”
Two living rooms. One safe place to play, remember, and heal.
Mental Heart
Play-Based Emotional & Grief Support for Youth and Families. Mental Heart is our child- and family-focused healing space where young people ages 3–12 receive play-based mental wellbeing support
Ever After Institute
Immersive Healing Programs & Professional Training for Those Who Support Grieving Youth & Families
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Our Promise
At Mental Heart, we guide children through life’s “Big D’s”—divorce, deployment, death, depression—and everyday ups and downs with play-based support, one-on-one mentoring, and small-group connections.
We believe everyone—especially little ones—deserves a judgment-free zone to explore emotions, learn coping tools, and reconnect with joy.
Healing House & Ever After Institute Program Guide
Mental health and grief don’t have to be scary or boring, let’s connect, play, and heal at the same time.
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Children & Families Served
Trusted by parents and kids for compassionate, play-based healing.
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Hours of Play-Based Therapy
Hands-on healing sessions for children and families.
How We Support Families
Compassionate, grief-sensitive play and parent-guided support—paired with gentle real-world introductions—to help children process loss and rebuild emotional balance.
Better Emotional Control
Kids learn to recognize and name their feelings, practice healthy coping strategies, and gain confidence in managing worries. So, tantrums calm down and new challenges feel less overwhelming.
Stronger Family Bonds
Parents receive simple activities and conversation prompts to use at home, join regular support check-ins, and build shared routines. So, every session becomes a chance to reconnect and grow together.
Supporting the professionals who support grieving Family
Mental Heart partners with professionals who care for grieving children and families. Through guided certification cohorts, short workshops, and downloadable toolkits, we translate evidence-based grief and play practices into everyday skills you can use immediately. Our trainings include case-based learning, implementation checklists, and consultative support so schools, clinics, and agencies can adopt compassionate, developmentally-appropriate grief care.
What Ever After Provides
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Professional Grief Play & Storytelling Training
A 12-month certification that teaches clinicians, caregivers, and funeral staff how to integrate grief play, family healing, and immersive storytelling into their work.
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Parent–Child Cohorts
Six-month experiential programs blending self-reflection, community play, and hands-on healing tools.
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Monthly Themed Classes & Quarterly Cycles
Identity, grief expression, community play, tech balance, and legacy-building experiences.
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Signature Community Events
Twilight Art Show, Pop-Up Healing Events, Whine & Wine networking, and more.
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Funeral Industry Support & Training
Child-friendly grieving rooms, remembrance activities, miscarriage memory boxes, youth memorials, and staff learning sessions.
How we do it
Working with bereaved children requires both heart and craft. Mental Heart helps build that craft by offering practical, practice-ready resources and collaborative learning opportunities:
Ever After exists to ensure that professionals, caregivers, and community members feel confident, equipped, and connected — while supporting others through loss, transitions, and healing.
Our Upcoming Events
Discover our hands-on play labs, grief support groups, and family bonding sessions—find dates and details below.
Healing Takes a Village. We’re Part of Yours
We partner with parents, caregivers, schools, and funeral homes to provide wraparound support that honors each child’s emotional journey and empowers their growth.
Family-Centered Support
Caregivers are supported too—because healing happens best when everyone is involved.
Healing Through Play & Connection
We use age-appropriate play and real-world practice—alongside parent coaching—to help kids name emotions, practice coping skills, and heal from loss together.
Play-Centered Assessment
We observe each child’s natural play to uncover fears, strengths, and goals—then tailor a plan that meets them exactly where they are.
Project-Based Learning
Through art, storytelling, and guided activities, we break down big feelings using the “Who, What, When, Where, Why” model in a fun, hands-on way.
Family & Community Integration
Parents join the process with coaching sessions, take-home toolkits, and community workshops—so healing extends beyond our four walls.
Data-Driven Progress
We track milestones (emotional check-ins, confidence scales, skill mastery) to celebrate wins and adjust as your child’s needs evolve.
Real-World Prep
From dentist tours to grocery-store role-plays, we turn once-scary experiences into confidence-building adventures.
interactive programs
From sensory play stations to storytelling circles and expressive art labs, our programs are designed to keep children actively engaged.
How does it works
Helping children and families overcome grief, build resilience, and reconnect.
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Free Intro Call
A quick 30-minute chat to hear your family’s story and pick the right program.
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Play & Plan
Your child joins a fun play session so we can see what they need—and build a custom roadmap.
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Healing Sessions
Jump into one-on-one play therapy, real-world practice visits, or parent-child bonding dates.
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Check-In & Grow
Monthly reviews to celebrate wins, tweak your plan, and send easy at-home activities.
Join Our Facebook Support Group
Connect with fellow parents and caregivers in our free Facebook community—share wins, ask questions, and get early access to play labs, grief workshops, and family resources.
Support Your Kids Healing Journey
One-on-one and group spaces for parents coping with loss.
Schedule a free 30 Minute Consult Call
Schedule your free 30-minute consult with Amanda Comage Trower—share your family’s story, ask questions, and discover the right play-based support for your child.
Read inspiring testimonials from Our clients
Real stories from families who’ve found hope, healing, and connection through our support.
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Premium Plan
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Frequently Asked Questions
We guide families through life’s toughest seasons—grief, low self-esteem, big transitions, and more—using play-based support and small-group connection. Every family’s needs change, so we adapt our programs to help children and parents navigate:
Major losses (death of a loved one or pet)
New challenges (moving to AZ, school suspensions, heavy travel)
Family shifts (divorce, blending families, CPS/DCS involvement)
Life milestones (new baby, miscarriage)
If your family is going through change, we’re here to help you heal together.
Absolutely. Our licensed play therapists combine art, games, and guided conversation to build trust and uncover what your child is feeling—then model healthy ways to express and process those emotions.
Healing is a family journey. Parents get:
A personalized three-month workbook to use at home
Post-session check-ins and weekly text support
Invitations to monthly parent-child groups & milestone celebrations
Referrals to coaching or therapy when deeper work is needed
Our goal is to strengthen your connection so you feel confident guiding your child long after you leave our doors.
Therapeutic play at Mental Heart isn’t talk therapy—it’s hands-on learning. Through immersive activities, your child practices naming feelings, coping tools, and behavior strategies in a natural, playful setting. We sit alongside you both, encouraging each new skill and mentoring every step of the way.
No. We’re a holistic play-centered program, not a medical clinic. If clinical diagnosis or medication is needed, we’ll connect you with licensed therapists, psychologists, or pediatric specialists. We welcome all children—including those on prescribed treatments—and focus on building emotional resilience, whatever your care path looks like.
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