At Olivia’s House we love to teach about all the lessons we have learned over the past decade. Video is just one of the media we utilize. To view all our videos, including episodes of O.H. By the Way, jump over to our YouTube channel. Here are some of our favorites!
The Chapters Yet to Come
Our first line of defense and the unsung hero of our service line…our lending library. This video was used as the opening of our 23rd Annual Olivian Gala.
A Bear of Big Heart
An unlikely teacher, of very little brain, helped to explain the importance of Companioning. This video was used as the opening of our 21st Annual Olivian Gala.
Blessing Olivia's House
Olivia’s House Alumni, Diamond, helped us to bless the grief center after the pandemic! This video was used as the opening of the 20th Anniversary Olivian Gala. This video was named a winner in the 45th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens.
The Miniature World
This video was used at our 14th Annual Olivian Gala to help explain/demonstrate how our miniature world can act as an important tool in helping a child find their voice.
Best Place in the World
Yahoo News highlights Olivia’s House Founder, Leslie Delp, in their video series, “The Best Person in the World.”
The Gardener
Adapted from the grief gardener parable of Alan Wolfelt, this animated video demonstrates how the flower that grows in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all. 2015.
Everything Changes
When death enters into the life of a child, everything changes. Over the past ten years Olivia’s House has learned a lot from the children. An original Olivia’s House short that witnesses to the feelings of our program alumni. 2013.
The Cocoon of Grief
Like the butterfly, I too will emerge in my own time. An original Olivia’s House fictional narrative short examining the analogy of metamorphosis and its relationship to grief. 2011.
Openings In Heaven
Perhaps they are not stars but openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are happy. This eskimo legend is the central theme for our teen room. This original Olivia’s House fictional narrative short highlights the importance of creating rituals for remembrance of those we have loved. 2010.
The Guardian Angel Legacy Society
This is an informational video explaining our collaboration with the York County Community Foundation to establish the Guardian Angels Legacy Fund. 2007.
The Legend of the Cracked Pot
This special art activity embraced by the graduate families of Olivia’s House highlights that while we will never be the same after the death of a loved one, we can still be beautiful and full of purpose! 2008.
Commemorative Brick Ritual
Our annual Commemorative Brick Ritual Ceremony at Olivia’s House: A Grief and Loss Center for Children. 2008.