The Starfish Program

 

The Starfish Program

is designed to give children and

teens support in a group setting after the death of a loved

one. They will learn coping strategies and process their

loss alongside other children/teens facing similar

challenges.

 

This journey takes skilled and knowledgeable

professionals to companion families during this difficult

time. ona

Michael Dawsonom

, MA, LPC and

Karrie Filios

,

MA are experienced and passionate about working with

grieving children/teens and will be leading the support

groups.

 

 

Group Information

 

 

Location:

New Hope Presbyterian Church 2100

W. Meadows Parkway Castle Rock 80109

 

Dates

: Elementary session begins September 8

th

,

2008 and the 7

th

-12

th

grade session begins b

September 15

th

, 2008.

 

Time

: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

Length of sessions

: Each session is 6 weeks

 

Weekly Cost

: $5 per child/$10 per family

 

Parent Group

: Parents are encouraged to attend

an informational group while their

child(ren/)teen(s) are attending their group.

 

Registration Forms

: Forms can be obtained

from your local school or downloaded at

dcsdk12.org>Learning Services (under

Departments)>Student Development>Safe and

Drug Free.

Registration must be completed before e

the child(ren)teen may attend the Starfish u

Program.

 

 

Information

: contact Leslie Clemensen at 303-

387-0087 or leslie.clemensen@dcsdk12.org