The Seasons Program
Seasons for Growth
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Aim(s):
The main aims of the program are to:
- support young people to understand and manage the grief that is experienced because of 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
Target group:
The Seasons for Growth program targets children and young people who have experienced significant change, loss and grief in relation to family breakdown, separation, divorce or death of a significant other. It is a selective program that caters for ages 6-18 years. The primary program consists of three levels:
- Level 1 (ages 6-8 years)
- Level 2 (ages 9-10 years)
- Level 3 (ages 11-12 years)