Seasons for Growth children’s program for Grade P-3

Seasons for Growth is an innovative and evidence based grief and loss program which aims to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing of children who are dealing with significant life changes such as;

• Family separation
• Loss of a pet
• Loss of something or someone you love
• Moving to a new place
• Impact of illness
• Loss of a friendship

It is a small group program (4-7 participants) run weekly with 40min sessions. It combines psychology and education with peer support, using the metaphor of the seasons to explore grief. The program incorporates a wide range of age appropriate activities including writing, drawing, discussion, stories, role play, music and guided meditation to:

• Learn that change and loss are part of life
• Learn about different ways that people experience change and loss (individual story and feelings).
• Learn skills to assist with adapting to change and loss (caring for feelings and remembering good times).
• Learn about ways that help in moving forward in life (making good choices and moving forward).

For further reading see the attached Seasons for Growth Program Information sheet as well as the link below:

https://www.goodgrief.org.au/seasons-growth-children-and-young-peoples-program

Where

The sessions will be held at the school, during school hours

When

The first five sessions will be held once a week, over the last five weeks of term three.  The remaining three sessions will be held the first three weeks of term four. It is recommended the eight sessions are split over terms to integrate the learnings over a longer period of time.

How to enrol your child:

If your child is in GP-3, please contact me on 0475 801 424 or email Belinda.ganglmair@education.vic.gov.au to discuss a referral.

If you have an older child who is experiencing grief and loss and you would like support, please contact me.

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Take care,

Belle

Wellbeing Officer