Bright Star Program - Special Bereavement Services for Children
Illness and death are a part of life, and so is the grief process that allows one to move toward hope, healing, and renewal. But for a child who has lost a loved one, the road can be filled with a silent pain that others may forget. Commonly called "silent grievers," children deal with the loss of a loved one in a unique way, and their path toward healing is different than adults. Bright Star is a specialized children's program for grief and loss that encourages the expression of grief experiences through creative, positive play within a peer group setting.
Bright Star provides a safe and supportive environment where children, teens, and their families grieving the death of a loved one can share their experience. At Bright Star, we believe:
Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one for children as well as adults.
Within each individual is the natural capacity to heal.
The duration and intensity of grief are unique for each person.
Caring and acceptance assist in the healing process.
Our core staff of professionals facilitates children's groups. They each have advanced degrees in Counseling and Social Work, as well as prior experience in dealing with bereavement. Children don't have to grieve in silence with Bright Star lighting the way.