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Who Am I Now? Coping for children and teenagers ages 5-16 who are adjusting to changes in family life due to death, divorce or separation. Children/teens are placed in age appropriate groups and guided in activities designed to help them express feelings about their experience. (Siblings will not be placed in the same small group.) The focus of the six-week series is to enhance the self-esteem of each participant and as a result help each begin to adjust to changes in his/her family. OMAHA
2012 Summer Session*:Thursdays- June 28 - Discovering Who I Am, July 5 - Looking At Changes In My Life, July 12 - Getting To Know My Feelings July 19, Learning To Express My Feelings July 26 - Observing How My Feelings Change August 2 - Accepting My New Family Situation 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. St. Leo the Great Church 1920 North 102 Street *Note: Adult session will be offered at the same time. Pre-registration is required for the children's program. Suggested donation is $10 for all six sessions for one child or $15 for two or more children. No one will be turned away because of inability to pay. Select Registration under WHO AM I NOW on the left or for application via the mailed and more information contact: Family Life Office 3214 North 60th Street Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 557-5514 What do the children say? "I understand more about my parents and I know they both love me." "It's OK to show feelings and it's OK to feel afraid." "I feel better. I don't blame myself." "There are lots of different kinds of families." "It's OK to cry. If you have a problem don't be afraid to talk about it." What do the parents say? "When I needed coping sessions they were there. It is so good to have something for my children now." "I was glad they were able to come because, honestly, it has been one of the few things we did together these past weeks." "These sessions were very beneficial. My children need help too during such a time as this." |
Family Life Office
Archdiocese of Omaha 3214 North 60th Street Omaha, NE 68104 402-551-9003 Ext. 1304 paseier@archomaha.org
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Denial: An initial feeling of numbness, then thinking, "This cannot really be happening to me."
Anger: Feeling of rage against God, the former spouse, others, and even one's self. Bargaining: with the former spouse to "patch things up," or with God to "take this problem away." Depression: Feeling helpless, floundering, lifeless, and in extremes, even suicidal. Acceptance: Reality of the loss is dealt with. The person grieving is at peace and is hopeful. A new beginning is experienced. |