Event
Kite for Kids: Connecting children diagnosed with cancer
A fun, safe space where children who have been diagnosed with cancer (aged 6-12) can meet their peers, play games, and talk about their feelings and experiences.
A cancer diagnosis causes big changes in the lives of children. They may feel scared or alone, and it can be hard for friends their age to understand what they’re going through. The changes and challenges cancer causes can also lead to big emotions – from fear and anger to confusion and sadness.
How can Kite for Kids help?
Sometimes it can help to meet a group of children who understand and have had similar experiences. This group brings together children who have been diagnosed with cancer and creates a safe space for them to make new friends, share their feelings, and talk about what they might be finding hard about their diagnosis. Each session is filled with activities for them to have fun, share their ideas, and learn new skills.
Redkite’s social workers have made exciting activities that will give each child the chance to explore their big feelings, identify their strengths, practice taking care of their emotional wellbeing, and learn tools to help them better cope with change. Sessions will focus on different parts of their mental health, including feelings, self-esteem, and resilience, and will encourage creativity and self-expression.
Some of the activities include:
Who is this group for?
This group program is for children who have been diagnosed with cancer and are aged 6-12. It is best suited for children who can attend all six sessions in a confidential space.
This group is open to children at any stage of their cancer experience, however, due to the time commitment, we recommend it for children who are close to finishing treatment or who have finished treatment. If you are unsure whether this group is a good fit for your child, please contact us.
How are the groups held?
These groups are held online using Microsoft Teams. Links will be emailed to you before the group starts. We would appreciate it if children could have their cameras and microphones on for each session. They can join using a laptop or tablet.
Program Outline
The program is facilitated by two Redkite social workers and includes up to six children.
| Session No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introductions, the purpose of the group and group rules |
| 2 | Feelings |
| 3 | Self-esteem |
| 4 | Challenges |
| 5 | Strategies and coping with big feelings |
| 6 | Goodbye session: summary, reflection and wishes for the future |
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