The Effectiveness of Camp Oz in Children’s Grief Process
Abstract
Grieving children need appropriate interventions to help their grieving process. Every year, a one-day grief camp, called Camp Oz is held to assist these bereaved children's needs. To investigate the effectiveness of Camp Oz, parents and children were asked to fill out a satisfaction survey. The results of 2014 Evaluation indicated 80 % of parents and 86% of children were satisfied with Camp Oz. Children were able to remember their loved one, feel safe, enjoy activities, express their story, and make a connection with others. They were less likely to report growth in emotions and behaviors, and learning about grief and coping skills. In 2015, all of the participants were satisfied with Camp Oz. Especially, they were highly satisfied with the experience of feeling safety and making a connection with others, whereas they were less satisfied with development of coping skills and expression of emotions. Through the results, implications and recommendations for future interventions are discussed.
Advisor
Sarah Sifers
Committee Member
Annelies Hagemeister
Committee Member
John Seymour
Date of Degree
2016
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Program of Study
Clinical Psychology
Department
Psychology
College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Choi, E. (2016). The effectiveness of Camp Oz in children’s grief process. [Unpublished master’s thesis]. Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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