There will be an informal opportunity for parents/carers to come in to look at Seasons for Growth materials/ask questions etc on Tuesday afternoon at 2.3opm. Please contact Mrs Cochrane by Wed 4th February to register interest in this group.
Seasons for Growth is a change, loss and grief education programme for children who have suffered loss through bereavement, divorce or separation.
It supports young people as they work in a group to understand and learn the skills to manage the issues they experience when death, separation, divorce or other major changes occur in their lives by:
- Reducing isolation and building peer support
- Normalising the grief process
- Enhancing coping skills
- Developing life skills in communication, decision making and problem solving
- Promoting resilience, confidence and self esteem
How is it delivered?
The programme was developed at the Notre Dame Centre, Glasgow and is delivered in school by a trained member of staff. The programme takes the children on a journey through the Seasons of the year, relating each season to feelings children may have during difficult times. It builds skills in recognising and managing emotions. The sessions run for one hour over eight weeks. The sessions take place during the school day. There is a celebration session at the end of the eight weeks.
If you would like to find out more about the Seasons programme there will be an informal open meeting on Tuesday 25th April at 2.30pm in the school.
