Letters from the Heart

Ages 6-12

Issues: Powerlessness, physical and emotional insecuirty, low self-esteem
Purpose: To help children devlop hope, a sense of security, and trust


Procedure:

Suggest to the child that they write letters to one or more of the following

1. A person who could be their secret friend
2. Their own angel
3. The hero of their choice
4. A person they would like to have appear in their dreams
5. An animal they would like to have appear in their dreams
6. An animal they would choose as their friend

Variations:
For younger children with fewer or no writing skills, have them dictate individual letters or a group of letters that you write down