About Michelle Brunner

Stories by Michelle

By Michelle Brunner, 12, Sara Berghoff, 13, Misty Moore,

A child sits in a classroom and stares at an open book with a blank expression and a look of frustration. "Bobbi," when asked to read in class, can't pronounce the words on the page in front of her. She is trying to sound out each word and letter on the page, but she's having a rough time. Bobbi's classmates are realizing that there is a problem. More than likely they do what every kid does wh

SEEKING COMFORT

By Lisa Schubert, , Katie Bell, 13, , , Mindy Hughbanks, , Andrea Kirk, 4, Michelle Brunner, 12

Support groups Rainbow Seekers, a program sponsored by St. Vincent Stress Center, helps 5- to 11-year old kids cope with the death of a loved one. Six discussion group sessions deal with topics like memories, coping, family sharing and self-esteem. For teens, St. Vincent Stress Center offers Building Bridges. A one-day seminar teaches participants about grief and explores their feelings. For