About Courageous Kids
Courageous Kids is a grief support program for youth (ages 6-18), who have lost a loved one, and their families.
Adults sometimes want to protect children from the facts of a death, thinking children may become too upset. However, children and teens, who don't grieve the death of someone significant in their lives, can develop physical and emotional problems. The mission of Courageous Kids is to provide a developmentally appropriate, caring, and accepting atmosphere to normalize a child's thoughts and feelings related to grief and loss.
Since 1995, almost 4000 people have participated in Courageous Kids weekly support groups, theater troupes, and summer camps.
Adults sometimes want to protect children from the facts of a death, thinking children may become too upset. However, children and teens, who don't grieve the death of someone significant in their lives, can develop physical and emotional problems. The mission of Courageous Kids is to provide a developmentally appropriate, caring, and accepting atmosphere to normalize a child's thoughts and feelings related to grief and loss.
Since 1995, almost 4000 people have participated in Courageous Kids weekly support groups, theater troupes, and summer camps.
Through art therapy, drama, sand play, and discussion groups, youths may give voice to thoughts and feelings, remember loved ones, and tell their stories. Courageous Kids activities emphasize ways for children and teens to give and receive support from each other.
Courageous Kids programs also provide peer support and education about children’s grief for caregivers.
Courageous Kids programs also provide peer support and education about children’s grief for caregivers.
Courageous Kids' programming is funded through grants and donations, making services free of charge for those who need it.
Upcoming Events
Support Groups, Spring term
Elementary group- Tuesdays at 5:45-6:45 pm, April 9, 2019-June 11, 2019 Teen group- Tuesdays at 5:30-6:45 pm, April 16, 2019-June 11, 2019 Please arrive between 5:15-5:30 to enjoy dinner with us! **Caregiver support groups run concurrently on both nights** **Intake and pre registration are required** Courageous Kids Summer Camp Monday, August 12, 2019-Thursday, August 15, 2019 Please call, 458.205.7474 for pre registration. |
Courageous Kids Theater Troupe
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If you're interested in more information about Courageous Kids programming, please call or email:
Kristen "KJ" Pfeiffer, MSW
Program Coordinator
458.205.7474
kpfeiffer@peacehealth.org
Kristen "KJ" Pfeiffer, MSW
Program Coordinator
458.205.7474
kpfeiffer@peacehealth.org
Courageous Kids Office
677 E. 12th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401
Room N-100
677 E. 12th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401
Room N-100
