Our camp is designed to help our young heroes to better cope with the effects of war, deployments and the sacrifices they are asked to make every day.
Children of deployed and injured service members are more likely to struggle emotionally. Some common reactions observed in children in these circumstances include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, withdrawal, anger, hyper-vigilance and somatic illness.
At Camp C.O.P.E. children are provided age-appropriate therapeutic interventions in small groups of their peers, who have had similar experiences. The interventions are both direct and indirect, according to their comfort level, and are tailored to help them cope better emotionally.
Camp C.O.P.E. provides interactive small group counseling , specifically designed for the children of deployed or injured service members. Participants will engage in therapeutic activities which highlight: · Coping Skills · Expression of Anger · Feeling Identification · Handling Stress & Anxiety · Caring & Empathy · Empowerment · Dealing with Grief & Depression
