Chappy Chat...

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One of the many ways I can support students and families at Gympie Central is through different programs.  We have a grief and loss program to help students understand that our journey through life is full of different seasons.

Seasons for Growth

Over 300,000 children, young people and adults have participated in Seasons for Growth programs in Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales.

Seasons for Growth is an innovative, evidence-based change, loss and grief education program that draws on the metaphor of the seasons to understand the experience of grief.  It builds the knowledge and skills necessary to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing following significant loss by:

• Exploring the impact of change and loss
• Learning about effective ways to respond and adapt.

Participants learn that they are not alone in their experience of change, loss and grief, and are able to build their communication, decision making and problem-solving skills within the context of a safe and supportive peer group learning environment.

All Seasons for Growth programs are grounded in sound, person-centred educational principles.

As such, our programs have been shown to be a very effective education intervention. The programs do not provide counselling or psychotherapy.

Things to note:-

• It is suggested that 3 months has passed since a tragic loss.
• The group is formed in a small group format 4 – 8 students.
• I will endeavour to ensure students are grouped with those of similar circumstances and loss.
• Not all expressions of interest are guaranteed entry into the program this year, of course all will be considered for future programs if they do not fit into this cycle.
• More detailed information will be required to ascertain suitability to the program & what level of the program.
• There is a minimal cost (maximum $20) to purchase the journal the students will use and they are able to keep on completion.

Seasons for Growth offers children and young people a safe space to come together and share their experiences of change and loss.  Please note a parent request must be received and a signed permission to speak with the Chappy form submitted.  For further information about the Seasons for Growth program you can go to https://www.goodgrief.org.au/seasons-for-growth. 

Please don’t hesitate to call me if you would like to discuss this program further or if I can assist in any other way on 5480 2111 or email me at leannew@chappy.org.au.

Enjoy your fortnight.
Chappy Leanne

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