Having a sibling with a serious or terminal condition can bring a range of confusing and conflicting emotions; worry, concern, fear, guilt, denial, jealousy and anxiety are all emotions that we see and it is vital they have the chance to express and deal with their feelings.
Whether your child is having a difficult time or not, spending time with other children in similar situations can be incredibly beneficial. Taking part in group activities or individual therapy sessions, or just having fun with their peers, can help them process and manage their emotions.
Our sibling support service is targeted to age groups, and includes a variety of fun and engaging activities as well as therapeutic and emotional support. The weekly sibling support sessions are online, both inside and outside of school times, and include crafts, baking and stories. If a 1:1 support session/s would be more beneficial, then a Family Liaison Practitioner would be willing to discuss this with you. All Demelza siblings can access individual or group art and music therapy sessions.
The mix of one-to-one and group sessions allow siblings to receive the care and attention they need, as well as build a community of friends.