Goals of Beads of Courage, Focused Research
...Why Beads of Courage?

Beads of Courage® acknowledges the child’s experience with something tangible allowing restoration of their sense of self and integrity. The colored bead guide provides information and guidance and gives the child a voice to communicate their feelings along the treatment journey. It promotes positive coping by encouraging the child’s active role in treatment. Our goals are to bring more joy to the bedside and alleviate suffering through the process. Beads provide a language that helps to interpret the experience and give a voice to the sufferer. Our program is also focused on the caregiver and allows the therapeutic alliance to be strengthened between patients and caregivers. As the provider of the program, the Healthcare provider is the instrument of caring and healing. It is vital to create the sacred space between provider and patient allowing the child to feel better cared for from an intentional intervention like Beads of Courage®.

Kerrington’s Heart is raising money to bring Beads of Courage® to Kentucky Children’s Hospital. To learn more about this exciting program click here.

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