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A weekend camp for bereaved siblings.

J Creed1, J E Ruffin, M Ward

  • 1Community Health Improvement, Palmetto Baptist Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

Cancer Practice
|March 7, 2002
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Camp New Horizons offers a supportive weekend program for children grieving the loss of a sibling to cancer. This bereavement camp helps young individuals cope with grief, reduce isolation, and build lasting support networks.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology Support
  • Childhood Bereavement Studies
  • Grief Counseling Programs

Background:

  • Camp New Horizons is a specialized weekend program designed for children aged 6-18 who have experienced the loss of a sibling to cancer.
  • The camp utilizes age-appropriate groups and activities to educate children about the grieving process, aiming to alleviate feelings of isolation and promote healthy expression of grief.
  • The article discusses existing sibling bereavement programs and highlights the unique aspects of Camp New Horizons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the planning and execution of a weekend bereavement camp for children who have lost a sibling to cancer.
  • To detail the program activities designed to help children aged 6-18 navigate their grief.
  • To provide a model for similar support programs for bereaved siblings.

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Main Methods:

  • Program description of a weekend bereavement camp.
  • Group activities tailored to age-specific grief stages.
  • Facilitation of peer support and communication skills.

Main Results:

  • Camp New Horizons successfully addresses the educational and emotional support needs of bereaved siblings.
  • The camp fosters the development of support networks and friendships among participants.
  • Improved communication regarding the family death was observed between parents and children, aiding in emotional acceptance and family system support.

Conclusions:

  • Bereaved siblings benefit significantly from structured support programs like Camp New Horizons.
  • The camp facilitates the formation of crucial peer support networks for grieving children.
  • Enhanced family communication and acceptance of grief are key outcomes, strengthening the overall family system.