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
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Courageous Kids Theater Troupe
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If you're interested in Courageous Kids programs, please call or email:
Isa Jennings
Program Manager
541-242-8693
ijennings@peacehealth.org
Isa Jennings
Program Manager
541-242-8693
ijennings@peacehealth.org
Courageous Kids Office
677 E. 12th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401
Room N-180
677 E. 12th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401
Room N-180
