Midland Care Teen Retreat - Wabaunsee, KS

Our Teen Retreat offers teens ages 13 to 18 the opportunity to interact with others their age who have experienced the death of someonethey love. In the retreat atmosphere, participants cook meals, interact, watch movies, enjoy outdoor activities and spend time memorializing their special person. More informal than Hearts of Hope Camp, the Teen Retreat is a relaxed opportunity to remember a loved one and learn coping tools to deal with the loss. We have learned that teens respond to people who choose to be a companion to them on the grief journey, rather than to direct it. Grief for a teen is different from that of a child or an adult, compounding and complicating his or her already complex life. When someone close to a teen dies, they may suddenly find themselves dealing with unresolved issues with the person who died, the circumstances of the death, dramatic changes in his or her life situation or changes in relationships with others after the death. Cost for Teen Retreat is $75 per teen with scholarships available. To sign up, learn more or sponsor a child, contact Suz McIver at 785-430-2152 or [email protected]. This event is a part of our work at the Midland Care Center for Hope and Healing. Learn more about us at www.midlandcare.org/hope.