In Touch November 2016 | Page 7

Benefits of Children’s Healing Garden Memory Garden Activities: Children may plant and nurture flowers in memory of their loved ones. Opportunities for Multiple Therapies: Interactive art and play therapies will create self-symbols of children’s grief or illness and teach of the impermanent nature of life. Positive Setting for Children with Life-Limiting Illnesses: Children with life-limiting illnesses will have opportunities to participate in activities in a therapeutic, fully accessible outdoor environment. Area for Gatherings: The garden will provide a venue for children’s individual sessions, support groups, and specific events, such as memorial services that children plan and implement. A COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT AGENCY | 7