Rainbows

Grief Counseling for Kids

In-School Counseling

This is a six week support group for children ages 5 to 13 who have lost a significant person in their lives. The group offers a non-threatening environment of support, allowing the child to discuss his/her feelings regarding the loss and to explore the grief process.

Rainbow includes art therapy, age appropriate activities and sharing periods that are facilitated by a grief counselor. Hospice provdes this program quarterly in the school system and it lasts for six week sessions. In addition, educational materials are given to the child’s family regarding the grief process and children and grief.

Camp Rainbows

Weekend Camp for Grief Support

This is a weekend camping experience for children who have lost loved ones. The camp is for a day and a half in June at South Mountain Christian Camp. Children ages 7 to 13 have the opportunity to attend a camp at no cost and participate in fun and therapeutic activities.

Call Travis Smith at 828.245.0095 ext 205 for information about the next camp schedule.

Rainbows Christmas

Grief Counseling at Hospice

Children make an ornament in memory of their loved one during an evening in December. These ornaments are then displayed during the Festival of Trees celebration at Hospice. Children may then take their ornaments home to enjoy during the holidays and remember their loved one. The Rainbows Christmas program is conducted at Hospice.

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