Grief Counselling for Children & Youth

The Kemp Care Network offers age-appropriate grief counselling sessions for children ages 6-17. These may be a combination of family sessions, sibling sessions, or individual.

The Grief and Bereavement Team at Kemp Care Network is here to support children, youth, and families through their grieving journey. Understanding the uniqueness of each of our clients and the notion that everyone grieves differently, we want to meet our clients where they are in their grief, hear their stories, and work alongside them.

Our Scope

Our services consist of child life specialist grief supports for children and youth who are grieving the death of someone.

Sessions may include a mix of therapeutic play, education, medical play, expressive arts, and other age-appropriate activities, all with the goal of creating a safe space to express themselves and process their grief. This is offered through trained KCN staff or students.

Kemp Care Network does not offer crisis, or emergency-based counselling. For crisis services, please connect with:

  • Kids Help Phone (https://kidshelpphone.ca/ or call 1-800-668-6868)
  • COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) – 905-972-8338
  • McMaster Children’s Emergency Department (1200 Main St W, Hamilton) – 911

All 1:1 supports are accessible only to those actively residing in the Hamilton area and are offered at no cost. Sessions may be held in-person or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

 

Child Life Specialist Referral Form (For Families with Children Ages 0-17)

Reason for Referral (check all that apply):(Required)

Parent/Caregiver’s Name:(Required)
Preferred Way of Contact

Has a death occured?(Required)
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Address of service recipient(Required)

Referrer’s Name (if not completed by family):

Consent to participate in parent consultation/grief support:(Required)

Hamilton Spectator Reader's Choice Awards 2020 award for Bereavement Counselling

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