Children's Program

 

Continuum of Support of Bereaved Children

One-on-One Support (all ages)
Education and practical support Parents or caregivers of child
Education of secondary care givers (extended family, teachers …..)
Individualized support of children & teens (support groups don't work for everyone)

Support Groups (ages 4-18)

• Typically 8-10 sessions
• Focus is on support and emotional & social skill development
• Children learn how to support themselves and each other
• Some children return as "co-facilitators" (duties are tailored to skill level)

Day Camps & Four Day Retreat (ages 7-13)
Ideal for:

• Children who have had a chance to work through their initial grief
• Are developing emotional independence from their family
• Find comfort in a community of children who have also experienced loss

Leadership Team Training (ages 13-21)

• Complete a grief support group
• Workshop training in HEALS Activities facilitation & management of children in a recreational setting ( safety, recreation, behavior management )
• Begin by volunteering as a day camp counselor & debrief following camp
• Successful volunteers become counselors at Four Day Bereavement Camp