MOUNT ARLINGTON
NEW JERSEY
PEER SUPPORT
PROGRAM
FOR CHILDREN
AND TEENS
WHAT IS THE RAINBOWS PROGRAM?
Children and adolescents grieving a loss NEED SUPPORT as well as HEALING. These needs touch an ever-increasing number of youths each year. RAINBOWS provides effective peer support programs for children, teens and adults of all ages grieving the loss of a parent or sibling due to death, divorce, separation, abandonment, adoption, foster home or other painful life transitions. RAINBOWS is an international organization providing a bridge to emotional healing from a dedicated, trained, caring facilitator/coordinator. Youth and families receive this service in churches, synagogues, schools and social service agencies regardless of age or religious affiliation. RAINBOWS does not replace therapy and often is used in addition to therapy. RAINBOWS is available to ALL children and is free of charge.
WHY DO WE NEED THE RAINBOWS PROGRAM?
"Because It Doesn't Need To Hurt Forever"
We need the program because when something significant happens in a family, the entire family is affected. Even though death, separation or divorce occurs, not only do the parents grieve, the children do also. Because of their age and limited life experiences, children find it extremely difficult to verbalize their feelings.
This support group will help them come to an acceptance of what has happened in their family. They can confidentially share their concerns, hopes, worries and fears with their peers and know they are not alone.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
If you are interested in enrolling your child, or know someone who is in need of this program, or you would like to be a RAINBOW volunteer, please call:
Kerri Ann Mulligan at (973) 770-8191
or EMAIL Kerri Ann Mulligan
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
ALL INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL
VISIT THE RAINBOWS WEB SITE
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