Children who have a family member with a mental illness may feel confused, sad, guilty and powerless to help themselves or their loved one as it can be difficult to put feelings into words.
Name that feeling is a unique seven-week educational support group for children, ages 7-13, who have a family member with any mental illness. Children are taught an understanding of mental illness, which provides an opportunity for them to share emotionally and relationally with the group and facilitators.
The Following Topics are Covered in Six Sessions:
- Identifying and communicating feelings
- Understanding all about mental illness
- How mental illness is treated
- Dealing with societal attitudes of stigma
- Resilience, self-care and self-esteem
Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours and is either held after school once/week for 6 weeks, or run as a one-week (Monday – Friday) summer camp. Groups are run when filled. Registration Required.
*Teen groups may be offered upon request.
Please contact Donna at [email protected] or call 204-786-1616 for more information.