In response to my post about the Children's First holiday program we did at Centacare recently, here are some photos from graduation day.
For those who came in late, I eschewed thoughts of theme park visits and playdates for a week-long psychologist-led program for the children of separated parents.
The idea was for kids to talk with other kids who are going through similar situations and experiencing similar feelings. And psychogists/carers would be in board in case anyone got too upset, or needed help putting names to their feelings or learning how to express them in a safe and/or helpful way.
As usual I suffered a truck load of Mother Guilt as I tried to reconcile holiday fun with the idea of therapy or 'work', but I needn't have worried.
The program was play-based and the kids bonded really well and couldn't wait to return each day. And actually complained when the week was over!
At the end of the week, there was a graduation ceremony, where the kids were told what was special about them and given certificates and a care package to take home. Miss H. was praised for her kind-heartedness and giving nature.
Mr C. was praised for joining in enthusiastically, and having a fun sense of humour. (Sorry for blurry photo, C. kept moving!)
Breaking free ceremony - the kids put their worries in a bottle of bubbles, then watched them blow away!
Missy's turn now ...
And again...
One more!
There was a pirate theme and the kids all adopted pirate names for the week
C. was Pirate No-Eyes
H. was Pirate Happy Face
Readers, how did you celebrate the school holidays?
3 comments:
Aren't they good! And what wonderful awards for them to win too :) You're obviously doing a stellar job with them :)
What a wonderful idea!! :)
Love it!
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