Rainbows

1. Vision and Goals

1.1. committed to help children and teens grieve and grow after loss (death or divorce)

1.2. build confidence and self-esteem

1.2.1. improve communication

1.2.2. prevent destructive behaviour

1.2.3. improve academic performance

1.3. strategic principles

1.3.1. educate public of number of children suffering loss

1.3.2. grieving youth deserve support

1.3.3. provide training for volunteers

1.3.3.1. provide support for volunteers

1.3.4. produce high quality programs at not cost

1.3.5. serve as an advocate for youth in crisis

1.3.6. available regardless of race or religion

1.4. Objectives

1.4.1. give understanding of grief experience

1.4.2. give opportunity for emotional healing

1.4.3. teach coping mechanisms

2. Equity/ Inclusion/ Cultural Diversity

3. Reference

3.1. http://www.rainbows.ca/

4. Services and Programs

4.1. distribution of Rainbows journals

4.2. small group meetings

4.2.1. 12 weekly meetings

4.2.1.1. 30-120 minutes long

4.2.2. 3-5 participants plus the facilitator

4.3. activities, games, journals and stories to express feelings and move through grief

4.4. Celebrate Me Days

4.5. Silver Linings Community Crisis Response Program

5. Accessing Services/ Programs

5.1. schools

5.2. faith communities

5.3. social service agencies