CLIMB is a free six week group support programme dedicated to helping children cope with a family member’s cancer diagnosis.
For children between age 5-12 and carried out over 6 weekly sessions by trained healthcare professionals, this free, six-week group initiative is specially designed for children who have a parent, sibling, family member or significant caregiver diagnosed with cancer.
We are delighted to host CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) at the Mid Western Cancer Foundation multiple times during the year.
Rather than relying solely on traditional talk therapy, CLIMB uses creative tools like art, drama, and play to help children explore their feelings. Over six weekly evening sessions, participants gather in a safe, welcoming space to learn about cancer in an age-appropriate way, dispel common misconceptions, and share their experiences with peers facing similar journeys.
By encouraging children to express difficult emotions like anger, fear, and sadness, CLIMB builds resilience and provides practical coping mechanisms. Simultaneously, it offers parents peace of mind, knowing their children are receiving dedicated, compassionate guidance.
If your family is navigating a cancer diagnosis, you do not have to walk this path alone. Reach out to us here at the Mid-Western Cancer Foundation to learn more about upcoming session dates or to register a child.