Helping Grieving Children

The loss of a loved one is a difficult time in life, especially for children, who are often confused and unsure of how to express themselves. To lend a hand, Hospice Care hosts a free Bereavement Camp named Camp Knabe every year. WDTV reports:

Jaylan Bohanna lost her brother, Shawn Bunnell, in April.

So she and her brother and sisters came to Bereavement Camp for children to help with his passing.

"When he died he only had half of a heart, so when he died it was his heart problems," said Jaylan Bohanna, grieving sister. " And he was really funny and smart and cool."

This three day event promotes comradery and understanding among its campers.

"This camp is important because I thin kids feel that they are alone in their grief and kids do grieve differently. This camp gives them the tools that they need to go through the grief process, how to handle their anger and their fears, dealing with grief," said Chris Gabart, Hospice Care Project Coordinator.

Though activities and development sessions, the children learn to share their feelings and handle the natural grief and anger that comes after a death in a comfortable and caring environment.