Beginning in Week 6 we will be implementing a program called ‘Seasons for Growth’. Staff who are formally trained as ‘Companions’, spend time with a small group of students who are dealing with some aspect of change, separation, loss or grief. The sessions do not provide counselling or therapy. Instead, they:

• aim to support young people to understand and manage the grief that is experienced because of change, the loss of a parent or significant other through death, separation or divorce.
• assist in normalising the emotions associated with the loss
• encourage the expression of thoughts and emotions
• educate about the grief process
• develop a peer support network
• help restore self-confidence and self esteem
• draw on extensive research in developing a sound educative response to loss and grief.

If you think your child would benefit from such a program please have a look at the attached link and fill out the form.

https://stclareconder.schoolzineplus.com/form/133

If you would like further information please feel free to contact me on 6294 1860.

Karen Snowball