When children have inaccurate knowledge about mental illness, they often come up with their own conclusions that can be misleading, untrue, and destructive. Individual support allows children to ask questions about mental illness that they may not be able to in their day to day lives. This model of support is individualized to meet the needs of the child and provides a space that promotes safety, non-judgment, respect, and empathy.
Through artwork, discussion, and other expressive modalities children are given a voice to explore and express their feelings, while learning healthy coping skills. This model of support can also be a great way to transition into the fameKids program by providing a foundation of knowledge and preparation for the group setting. This model can also be utilized as part of the aftercare support plan for the child when he or she completes the famekids program.
For more information, please contact David Cho at moc.seilimafrofemafnull@cdivad or Safra Farouque at moc.seilimafrofemafnull@farfas.
