Asse (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A new monthly grief support group in Asse helps children aged 6–12 who have lost a loved one. The program, run by Missing You with AMALO and Reveil, supports emotional expression.
As VRT News reported, a new grief support group has opened in Asse, in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, for children aged 6 to 12 who have lost a loved one. The group meets once a month and gives children a safe place to express their feelings.
They can use drawing, painting, sculpting, or storytelling to show their emotions. The sessions also allow children to meet others who have experienced loss. This helps them feel understood and supported.
“Children grieve too, and it’s important that we see and hear their grief,”
say Sonja and Caterine of the non-profit organisation Missing You, who launched the project in collaboration with the primary care zone AMALO and Reveil.
“When you, as a parent, lose a child, you no longer have the strength to cope. What about the children who are still alive? We offer a way to support them in this.”
“The children not only find comfort in each other, but also friendship.”
Sonja, employee at the non-profit organisation Missing You
How is Asse helping children cope with loss through grief support?
Elke, a mother from Merchtem, turned to the group after a personal tragedy. Her daughter Lia died of cancer at the age of one. She wanted to help her other daughters, Nala and Nela, deal with grief and anger. She mentioned that through the Asse group, her children could express their emotions freely and take part in creative activities.
“Many life questions arose: why is the world like this, why us?”
says Elke.
According to Elke, her daughter is now 9 years old and often feels lonely at school. Her classmates knew about her sister Lia’s death, but they did not fully understand what it means to lose someone close.
“Our daughter loved being able to talk about Lia there. They made crafts we wouldn’t have immediately thought of, like a basket where she kept notes for Lia. The children delved deeply, but that was allowed there. She says it helped her immensely.”
“I would feel much worse if we stopped talking about our daughter.”
Elke, mother of Nala, Lia and Nela
“We’ll continue to talk about Lia at home, because she still has a place in our lives. We just celebrated her birthday on October 7th, and now her death is approaching. That hurts, but I would find it much worse if we stopped talking about her,”
Elke said.
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20 responses to “Asse Launches Monthly Grief Group for Children Aged 6–12, Led by Missing You”
Blimey, a grief group for kids—because nothing says “childhood” quite like group therapy sessions over finger painting and feelings, right? 🤷♂️ I suppose if you can’t dodge the grim reaper, might as well embrace it with some art supplies! 🎨
Looks like Asse’s decided to give grief a trendy makeover. Who knew talking about loss could be the latest “must-do” for kids? 😏🖌️
Nothing says “let’s tackle childhood grief” quite like a creative arts session in Belgium—because who needs therapy when you can sculpt your feelings into a basket? 🧺😂
Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a monthly dose of grief therapy for kids to spice up their weekends. 😏 Because who needs fun and games when you can have arts and crafts about loss, right?
Fantastic, because nothing says “let’s get over loss” like a monthly rendezvous with a bunch of kids who are still figuring out how to tie their shoelaces. 🎨🤷♂️
Just what we need, more monthly meetings for kids to bond over tragedy—because nothing says “childhood” quite like a good ol’ grief session. 😂 Can’t wait for the next one, maybe they’ll serve croissants and coffee to lighten the mood! 🍪
Oh, look at that, a grief group for kids—because nothing says “let’s make sense of loss” like a monthly arts and crafts session. Brilliant! 🙄🖍️
Oh great, because what every kid needs is a monthly reminder that life’s a pack of cards dealt by fate. Bravo, Asse, keep those tiny hearts heavy with creative outlets! 🎨😏
Quite the innovative approach, isn’t it? A grief group for kids—because nothing says “Let’s find joy in the pain” quite like finger painting through your sadness. 🖌️😅
Guess it’s nice to see Asse finally putting the “fun” back in “funeral,” eh? Can’t wait to see the children’s art exhibit titled “Why is Life So Unfair?” 😅🎨
Isn’t it just delightful? A grief group for kids—because what could be more fun than drawing your feelings about loss in a room full of other sad little artists? 🎨😅
Just what every kid needs—monthly grief sessions, because nothing says “childhood” like bonding over existential dread. 😅 Good luck trying to draw a happy face after that!
Isn’t it just delightful how Asse is now hosting a grief group for kids? Because, you know, nothing says “childhood” quite like group therapy and existential dread. 🥳
So, a monthly grief group for kids, eh? Just what every 6-year-old needs—because nothing says fun like drawing your feelings about loss! 🎨🥲
Brilliant, just what we need—children’s grief groups! Because nothing says “childhood joy” quite like discussing loss over finger painting. 🎨💔
A monthly grief group for kids, eh? Because nothing says “let’s have a good time” like discussing loss over crayons and clay! 🎨🤣
Setting up a grief group for kids? Brilliant move! Because nothing says “childhood fun” like discussing loss over finger painting. 🎨😏
Oh, brilliant! Nothing screams “let’s get cozy with our feelings” quite like a monthly grief group for kids. Just what they need—more reminders of the heavy stuff, right? 😅
Just what we need, a monthly rendezvous for the little ones to chat about their feelings while dabbling in crafts. Because nothing says “let’s process grief” like finger paint and a group hug, right? 🎨😅
A monthly grief group for kids? Brilliant idea, nothing like a bit of existential dread to liven up a Saturday morning, eh? 🎨💔
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