Cork's Place
What is
Cork's Place?
 Cork's Place is designed for children ages 3 through 18 who are grieving the
death of a loved one. The program provides a safe environment where
children, teens and their families share experiences and find comfort as
they move through their healing process. Staff members welcome
opportunities to speak or provide in-service training to area civic, church,
school and other organizations.
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How do I know if my child needs help?
SHORT TERM SIGNS OF GRIEF
· Nervousness
· Nightmares
or reoccurring dreams
· Depression
or withdrawal
· Hyperactivity
· Expressive
anger or uncontrollable rages
· Inability
to concentrate
(especially in school)
· Isolation
from others
· Over-dependency
on one person
· Frequent
illnesses
Source: Children’s Grief Center
of Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis
POSSIBLE LONG TERM EFFECTS
Without
help, effects of unresolved grief may continue for generations.
· Difficulty
maintaining relationships
· Substance
abuse
· Suicide
· Eating
disorders
· Chronic
depression
· Difficulty
with vocational success
· Inability
to find joy in life
· Violence
Source: Mental health as described in
Never the Same; Coming to terms
with Death of a Parent, by Donna Schuurman
What makes Cork's Place so special? Paint Room at Cork's Place
Cork's
Place features a large activity room, art room, volcano room and dramatic
play area where powerful feelings and energy can be released in a way that
is positive and fun.
How do I find out more?
To receive more information or register your child contact
783-7416 or
email
us at info@tricitieschaplaincy.org
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