"Monster In Me" Pictures

These pictures are a result of a Windows Between Worlds project that allows the children in the shelter school to express their feelings through artwork.  The students are asked to complete the sentence "The Monster in me is....." and the teacher gives them some samples of feelings - sad, conflicted, angry, happy, etc.  This helps the children deal with some of the emotions they have.

Children's Programs
The following programs are provided for children by Haven Hills:

• Child Abuse detection and prevention services
• Individual and family counseling
• Therapy groups for ages 5-11 and Teen Therapy Groups -topics addressed include anger management, self-esteem, what is domestic violence/abuse, emotions/identifying feelings
• Play therapy
• Art therapy
• "Window Between Worlds" -an expressive art group focusing on building self-esteem
• Parent education-topics include effects of domestic violence on children, alternatives to spanking/discipline techniques, developmental stages, effects of mother's childhood
• On-site school at the crisis shelter - the half-day program provides K-12 instruction from a credentialed teacher, in addition to GED and introduction to college material.