Divorce support group for children grades 1-3.
Cost: $175 for 5 sessions (sibling pair $250)
When: Tuesday evenings 6:00-6:50 at Tree of Hope 2300 East Avenue, Rochester, NY. This is a drop off event.
Facilitator will meet participants in the waiting room and then bring them back down at 6:50.
Dates: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14

Children are welcome to group who have parents that are currently divorcing, newly divorced, or who are adjusting to life after divorce.  This is a group where we all have something in common – our family has had a change, and everyone is no longer under one roof.  Members of this group will find support with peers experiencing a family change while also providing an outlet for therapeutic conversation, opportunities for building resiliency, effective coping, and building a toolkit for a healthy outlook!  This unique curriculum was created just for children in this stage of development to build resilience through a family change. The curriculum includes whole group and small group discussions and activities, journaling, mindfulness practice, identifying stressors and building coping strategies.

About the facilitator: Victoria Gerhardt, LMSW is a school social worker who loves helping children through the ups and downs of childhood. She created a specialized curriculum purposely designed to empower children as they navigate the challenges a change in the family can bring. Victoria uses a strength-based, child-centered approach while incorporating silliness, fun, empathy, creativity, and joy. She is looking forward to working with your child to build brain health and resilience.