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Healing PatchFor children preschool thru 18-years old and their familiesA Center for Loss and Hope for Grieving Children and Their FamiliesHome Nursing Agency’s Healing Patch is a peer support program designed specifically for children and their families who have suffered the loss of a loved one, such as a parent, sibling, grandparent, or close family member. The Healing Patch offers a safe environment where grieving children and their families can discover they are not alone in their grief by interacting with others who have encountered similar losses. By sharing memories and experiences, families discover that what they are going through is normal and that hope and healing are possible. Locations: What happens at the Healing Patch?Families who enroll in the Healing Patch program meet for ten sessions, which are held every other week, one night a week, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Every evening begins with a meal together. The children then break into age-specific groups where they engage in various activities and group discussions. The use of art, drama, storytelling and play are just some of the ways children may choose to express their feelings and share with peers who can understand and empathize with those feelings. While the children are engaged, parents/guardians meet separately to discuss the impact of their loved one’s death on the family and learn how to help their children cope.
Are these services right for my family?Regardless if the death occurred four months ago or four years ago, these services are available to children of all ages (preschool through 18 years) who can benefit from and contribute to a peer support group facilitated by specially-trained staff and volunteers. The Healing Patch program is designed for children and their parents/guardians to attend together. If you are an adult seeking individual help with your grief experience, or if you are interested in counseling services for your child only, Home Nursing Agency has other services to meet your needs. Is there a fee?Services are available free-of-charge to families. The program relies on individual and community dollars, grants and fundraising events for support. Click here to make a donation online to support the Healing Patch. How do I enroll my family?Simply call Home Nursing Agency at 1-800-445-6262. You will be asked to provide some basic information. Next, your family will participate in an Orientation Meeting held at the Healing Patch, where your family can tour the facility and meet some of the staff and volunteers. Additionally, this meeting will help to determine if a peer support group will adequately meet the needs of each member of your family. Services in Your Community through the Healing Patch:• Bridge Program: A Grief Specialist serves as a resource for Home Nursing Agency’s hospice families with children in the home anticipating the pending death of a family member, providing grief support and linking families to bereavement services.
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