What people are saying about us
"RAINBOWS is an invaluable resource for all children who have
suffered a traumatic and painful loss. It helps children express their pain in
a safe and positive environment. RAINBOWS will help improve a child's self
esteem, help them feel good about who they are, provide coping tools and most
importantly help to heal their broken hearts. I wish RAINBOWS was here when I
was going through my own parents divorce."
Craig Henry Leibel, Author of Nationally recognized
Book, "Within a Child's Heart"
"The loss of a parent through divorce or death can overwhelm a
child with unfamiliar emotions. The RAINBOWS program works to help children
through crises with an innovative intervention program devised to teach coping
and communication skills. By addressing the needs of children and families
before their difficulties become too overwhelming can mean a world of
difference to children."
Iris Evans, former Minister of Alberta Children's
Services Edmonton (May 1999-November 2004)
"RAINBOWS is an excellent resource for my patients. As a community
pediatrician, I encourage children and their families, who have experienced a
significant loss, to make use of the program. There is no doubt in my mind that
RAINBOWS significantly improves, in a holistic way, the emotional well-being of
the participants."
Dr. M.D. Hay, Clinical Assistant Professor,
University of British Columbia, Prince George, BC
"RAINBOWS is a wonderful program that reaches out and embraces
children in need. The program affirms, comforts and warms the hearts and souls
of children who have experienced significant loss in their lives."
G.A. Blake, Superintendent of Education, Durham
Catholic School Board, Oshawa, ON
"Four years ago, we discovered that large numbers of our students
were experiencing the loss of a parent through divorce or death. We turned to
RAINBOWS for help. Since then, the number of RAINBOWS groups in our schools has
increased steadily to meet the demands from our children and parents. We are
pleased to offer a clinically sound program that responds to the real needs of
children experiencing significant losses in their young lives."
Don Middleton, School Psychologist, Portage la
Prairie School Division #24, Manitoba
"A girl in RAINBOWS walked into our church and said. "This is
where I come to feel better." How wonderful when a child makes those kinds of
association! We are glad to help sponsor a program that meets children at the
level of their need, cares for them and brings them some of God's wholeness in
their lives. RAINBOWS has been a great addition to our church's overall
ministry. It has given us the opportunity to cooperate with others in our
community who are concerned about hurting children who wish to support them."
David H. Kromminga, Pastor of All Nations Christian
Reformed Church Halifax. Nova Scotia
Here is what the children are saying
"I don't have to be scared and I should talk about my feelings"
11yr old boy
"It helped me realize that I can't fully make the pain go away but
now I know how to deal more with the pain."
12 yr old boy
"Helped me feel better about my mom's death"
11 yr old girl
"I got to talk about my sad feeling with someone"
8 yr old girl
"It helped me get closer to my Mom"
10 yr old boy
"That I don't have to be scared of the changes in my family, and I
should talk about my feelings."
11 year old boy
"It helped me to be stronger."
11 year old girl
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