Sibling Support Program
Supporting the Brothers and Sisters Who Also Need Care
✦ About This Program
When one child in a family is struggling with mental health challenges, siblings are often overlooked. Ikon Kids’ Sibling Support Program provides a dedicated space for brothers and sisters ages 5–17 to process their feelings, ask questions, receive validation, and thrive — even when their family is going through a hard season.
Program Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ages Served | 5–17 |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Format | Small group (age-based) |
| Outcomes | Reduced resentment/confusion, emotional processing, family connection |
| Location | Houston, TX + virtual options |
| Cost | Sliding scale — fully funded scholarships available |
How to Enroll — Step by Step
Reach out via our Contact page or call our intake line. Our coordinator responds within 1 business day.
Brief intake call to understand your child’s needs and confirm program fit.
Complete registration form, review program schedule, and confirm your spot.
Parent and child attend a welcome orientation session to meet the team.
Your child starts their journey. Progress check-ins are held throughout the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do siblings need their own support?
Siblings of children with mental health challenges often experience anxiety, confusion, resentment, loneliness, or guilt. They may feel invisible or scared. Research shows that addressing siblings’ needs improves whole-family wellbeing.
What do children talk about in the sibling group?
Topics include understanding their sibling’s condition, managing big emotions, communicating with parents, maintaining friendships, and finding their own identity separate from their sibling’s challenges.
Does my child have to know why they’re coming?
We recommend being age-appropriately honest with children. Our counselors provide guidance to parents on how to introduce the program in a positive, non-stigmatizing way.
Will my child with mental health challenges feel left out?
We recommend enrolling both the sibling and your other children in appropriate Ikon Kids programs simultaneously. This ensures no child feels singled out.
Is the program led by professionals?
Yes. All sibling groups are facilitated by licensed counselors with family systems training and experience working with siblings of children with mental health conditions.
Can siblings from divorced/separated families attend?
Yes. We work with all family structures and can coordinate with multiple households to ensure continuity of support.
Join Sibling Support Program at Ikon Kids
No child should navigate mental health challenges alone. We are here for your family.