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Rainbows for Children and Adolescents

Children can experience a lot of changes when there is a separation or bereavement in a family. The Rainbows Programme can provide support to help them adapt to these changes.

Trained facilitators lead groups of children through this supportive programme to help them deal more effectively with the many different feelings they may experience at this time of transition.

Using books, materials, games and activities around a variety of relevant topics, participants are enabled to cope, heal and rebuild their lives.

Information Evening: Tuesday, 25th January at 8 pm

N.B. It is important for Parents/guardians to come along to the Information Evening to ask questions and receive as much information as possible. It is an opportunity to meet the Rainbow leaders, speak confidentially to one of them and look at the programme materials. Bring along a trusted friend if necessary.

Prism

Parents may also need support in dealing with grief or separation. Prism is a support group for parents held at the same time as Rainbows.

It not only helps them deal with their own feelings in a supportive and confidential setting but also gives them some ideas on how to deal with parenting issues and managing their children’s emotions.

For further information or to book places, contact Vita House in confidence

Rainbows & Prism Programmes begin: Tuesday, 1st February 7 – 8 pm. Booking Essential

Move on and Re-Build – Trained Volunteer

This is a support group for those who have lost a partner through separation, divorce or relationship breakdown. The effects of marital/relationship breakdown can be devastating and throw a whole person’s life into chaos.

Each person’s unique story of how his or her relationship ended is respected. The group will afford you an opportunity for healing, restoring self-esteem and will focus on restoring hope.

So if you are separated, take the courage to come along to the group where you will meet others in similar circumstances. You will find you are not alone.

The group will provide a listening ear and confidential support according to the needs of the individual group members.

Beginning Thursday, 24th March at 8pm for 5 weeks. Booking essential

A Time to Grieve

The death or loss of someone close, however it occurs, can be a devastating experience. Grieving takes time, yet time alone cannot heal.

This is an opportunity for bereaved persons to come together in a supportive environment, take the time and space to grieve, re-evaluate and to heal, thus enabling them move to acceptance of their loss in a healthy way.

With the help of others, in a facilitated, safe, confidential environment, you can cope and begin to live again.

Support Group Programme begins on Tuesday, 1st March at 8.30 pm. Individual support is available by appointment. Booking essential

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Personal Recovery Programme/Support for Separated Fathers – Dr. Bernadette Rock, Sociologist

Bernadette offers confidential support and advice for people with difficulties in their family and personal relationships.

For further information call Bernadette in confidence on 087 0681518

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An Introduction to Grief & Loss – Linda Fulton, Psychotherapist

This one-day workshop offers an understanding of the psychology behind the grief process and could be helpful to those assisting the bereaved or anyone interested.

Saturday, 19th March, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost €40

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Cancer Support

If you or someone in your family is coping with cancer, why not contact Vita House for professional supportive counselling.