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WE WILL laugh, TOGETHER. WE WILL play, TOGETHER. WE WILL cry, TOGETHER. WE WILL talk, TOGETHER. WE WILL learn, TOGETHER. We have mulple offices in Texas. Please call to find services near you. MAIN OFFICE 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 107 Ausn, TX 78758 Tel: 512-329-5757 SAN ANTONIO OFFICE In the START Center for Cancer Care 4383 Medical Drive, Suite 127 San Antonio, TX 78229 Tel: 210-307-4853 WILLIAMSON COUNTY OFFICE In the Georgetown Community Resource Center 805 West University Avenue, Suite 107 Georgetown, TX 78626 Tel: 512-329-5757 9101 Burnet Road, Suite 107 Austin, Texas 78758 tel 512.329.5757 fax 512.298.3607 email [email protected] www.wondersandworries.org Contact Us

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Page 1: Contact Us laugh, TOGETHER. We have multiple offices in …Wonders & Worries Wonders & Worries ensures that children and teenagers can reach their full potential even though their

WE WILL laugh, TOGETHER.

WE WILL play, TOGETHER.

WE WILL cry, TOGETHER.

WE WILL talk, TOGETHER.

WE WILL learn, TOGETHER.

We have multiple offices in Texas.Please call to find services near you.

MAIN OFFICE9101 Burnet Road, Suite 107

Austin, TX 78758Tel: 512-329-5757

SAN ANTONIO OFFICEIn the START Center for Cancer Care

4383 Medical Drive, Suite 127San Antonio, TX 78229

Tel: 210-307-4853

WILLIAMSON COUNTY OFFICEIn the Georgetown Community Resource Center

805 West University Avenue, Suite 107Georgetown, TX 78626

Tel: 512-329-5757

9101 Burnet Road, Suite 107Austin, Texas 78758tel 512.329.5757fax 512.298.3607

email [email protected]

Contact Us

Page 2: Contact Us laugh, TOGETHER. We have multiple offices in …Wonders & Worries Wonders & Worries ensures that children and teenagers can reach their full potential even though their

Wonders & WorriesWonders & Worries ensures that children andteenagers can reach their full potential eventhough their parent is going through a seriousillness.

A parent’s illness can affect a child’s mentalhealth, brain development, relationships andschool performance. But with tools andguidance, families can strengthen theircommunication and effectively support eachother.

All services are provided free of charge, andoffered in English and Spanish. Since 2001,Wonders & Worries has served more than7,000 children and their family members.

www.wondersandworries.orgTel: 512-329-5757

What We DoWonders & Worries provides free, professionalsupport for children 2-18 years through aparent’s illness. Through activities, educationand self-expression, children and teens gain:

• Age-appropriate understanding of the illness, treatments and side effects

• Strategies for expressing feelings related to changes in the family

• Skills for coping with stress, anger, sadness and fear

• Confidence in how to communicate openly, honestly and constructively

• Connections to peers sharing similar experiences

Our ServicesProfessional child life staff work with thechildren and their caregivers to improveunderstanding, enhance communication andbetter manage the stress of a parent’s illness.Offered free of charge in English and Spanish,services include:

Individual SessionsProviding one-on-one support for ages 2-18

Group SessionsBringing together children ages 5+ to meetothers coping with similar experiences

Parent ConsultationsConnecting parents with methods to bettermanage & communicate during an illness,through consultations and parenting classes