Rachel Saffer (she/her/hers) earned her Masters of Social Work from Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Starting as an office volunteer at Austin Grief, Rachel quickly grew to be an integral part of our team.
Rachel has experience in providing counseling to adults, teenagers and children who have experienced significant trauma in both group and individual settings. Rachel utilizes various interventions in her practice including therapeutic yoga, EMDR, and traditional play therapy. She believes in providing every client with a welcoming and safe environment so that they can work towards healing on their own terms.
CAMP RED BIRD
The Austin Center for Grief & Loss is hosting a week long summer camp in Austin, Camp Red Bird, which is a bereavement summer day camp for children ages 6-9 and teens ages 10-13 that have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver.
Camp Red Bird creates an environment where kids and teens can laugh, cry, play, create, remember the person who died, learn that it is okay to grieve, and to understand that they are not alone. It is a space where they can feel ‘normal’, because everyone there has been through something similar and understands what it’s like to lose someone important to them.
Camp Red Bird engages children and teens in therapeutic activities that incorporate art, crafts, nature-based experiences, and movement to help process feelings of grief. Children who attend camp learn to develop healthy coping skills in a safe and supportive environment.
In 2025 campers who have never attended Camp Red Bird will receive priority registration.
When:
SUMMER 2025
June 14th / Children aged 6-9
July 12th / Teens aged 10-13
July 26th / Children aged 6-10
Staff:
Camp Red Bird will be led by a licensed therapist as well as graduate students from local universities. The curriculum is overseen by a team of grief and loss professionals.
Activities:
There will be opportunities to share in a safe supportive environment. Activities include nature based activities, and a variety of fun therapeutic
games, arts and crafts.
Cost:
$30
Registration:
The camp will be limited to 10 children per session.
Contact Us:
If you know someone who would benefit from Camp Red Bird services or if you or your company would like to learn more about volunteering or making a donation, please contact info@austingrief.org.
