CREATIVE COUNSELLING FOR CHILDREN
The greatest gift you can give your children
is not protection from change, loss, pain or stress,
but the confidence and tools to cope and grow with all that life has to offer them.
~~Wendy Harpham, 1998~~
is not protection from change, loss, pain or stress,
but the confidence and tools to cope and grow with all that life has to offer them.
~~Wendy Harpham, 1998~~
Give Your Child the Help and Support Needed to Cope with Death and Grief
Children grieve differently at different ages and stages of their life. Finding the right support for a grieving child is important. It’s also important to remember that children are capable of grieving well. When adults let children see them grieving, it gives the child permission to experience a natural life process with less fear. Allowing children to express their feelings at this time helps in the healing process.
Hospice offers programs to support children and families as they face death and grief.
Hospice offers programs to support children and families as they face death and grief.
Grief Support for Children
Our Creative Counselling Room, located at Hospice House, is designed specifically to meet the needs of children ages 12 and under.
In a child friendly environment filled with materials that encourage a child to express themselves and with the support of a trained Counsellor, children explore and find ways to deal with grief.
In a child friendly environment filled with materials that encourage a child to express themselves and with the support of a trained Counsellor, children explore and find ways to deal with grief.
How does a Creative Counselling Session Help Children with Grief
The Counsellor acts as a supportive witness and guide as the children acquire the tools they need to live with the death of someone special.
The Importance of Play and Expressive Activities
Play is the natural and primary way for children to express themselves. Expressive activities and play offer an outlet for them to express the emotions of grief. Hospice programs for children are built on this premise. |
 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CREATIVE COUNSELLING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS.
Please see the: Grief Support For Children Brochure For information related to youth over the age of 12, please see: Support for Teens Please also see: Grief Support for Teens Brochure |
Education in the Schools
Our Child and Youth Counsellors are available to provide education on death and grief to students in the classroom and anyone working with children. Workshops can be customized to meet organizational needs.
Library Resources
The Hospice Library has an excellent Children’s Section designed to support both parents and children. Take the time to come in, sit in our comfortable reception area and browse the books in our exceptionally good library.
Library Resources
The Hospice Library has an excellent Children’s Section designed to support both parents and children. Take the time to come in, sit in our comfortable reception area and browse the books in our exceptionally good library.
