Seasons for Growth is built around the grief theory related to the work of psychologist J. William Worden. The approach adopted in this programme is based on research which highlights the importance of social support in dealing with grief as well as the need to practise new skills, learn new ways of thinking and acquiring more effective ways of coping with change and loss.

The programme is an ‘opt in’ intervention which aims to support and equip learners with the skills to:

• Understand the change in their lives
• Understand what they are feeling, and recognise that they are not the only one feeling that way
• Learn ways to help them feel better

Seasons for Growth is based on the belief that change, loss and grief are a normal and valuable part of life. Children, adolescents and adults have the opportunity to examine how issues such as death, divorce and various transitions have impacted on their lives, using a peer support network and identified activities linked to their developmental stage.

This programme is for people who have had a significant change or loss in their lives and runs for 8 weeks with a Celebratory Ceremony sessions to close. Seasons for Growth groups normally have around 4-8 learners and would be delivered in a safe space.

You can find further information on Change and Loss, incorporating Seasons for Growth here.