Seasons
Seasons is based on the belief that grief is a normal and valuable part of life and that children and adolescents need to be provided with the opportunity to examine how grief, as a result of death, separation or divorce has impacted on their lives.
The educative process underpinning Seasons provides the opportunity for each participant to integrate, at his/her developmental level, the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand and to cope with loss and grief.
The purpose of this program is to assist young people to understand the grief that is experienced because of the loss of a parent or significant other through death, separation or divorce.
Seasons offers a range of activities that enable participants to:
• explore the knowledge and skills required to understand and work with loss and grief in their lives
• understand that it is normal to experience and express a range of emotions connected to loss and grief
• revise their previous assumptions about key areas of their lives and plan for a more realistic and hope-filled future
• develop a more integrated self-concept and a healthier self-esteem
• participate in a supportive network of caring peers and adults
• build effective relationships with their families, peers and teachers in ways that respect their integrity and are culturally sensitive.
The program runs for one period a week over 8 weeks and is facilitated by a trained teacher.