Grief and Loss Support
Seasons for Growth
Seasons for Growth supports children to develop the skills to understand and respond well to experiences of change, loss and grief. The Seasons for Growth programme is a small-group evidence-based programme for children aged 6-12 years.
Seasons for Growth is based on the belief that change and loss are part of life and grief is a normal response to these losses. The four seasons are used as a metaphor to explore the cyclic nature of grief and is based on William Worden’s four tasks of grieving.
For families facing immediate needs, read our flyer (click here) and contact us to chat further.
Small-Group Programme for Loss & Change
The programme includes eight formal sessions (40-50 minutes per session) and one celebration session. Each participant is provided with an activity journal to explore and complete throughout their Seasons for Growth journey.
Seasons for Growth supports children and young people who have experienced change and loss, including, although not limited to friendship changes; family separation; loss or death of someone they care about; loss of a pet; relocation and forced migration; living away in out of home care; physical or mental illness.
We suggest that children and young people impacted by bereavement wait 6-12 months before participating in the programme.
Grief & Change Support For Ages 6-12 years
Seasons for Growth supports connection with others going through similar circumstances, fostering emotional literacy and resilience as a pathway to improved social and emotional wellbeing.
- Acknowledge their experiences and recognise they are ‘not the only one’
- Understand that their feelings and other behavioural reactions are normal
- Develop skills for coping, positive choices, goal-setting and decision making
- Build a peer support network for a felt sense of belonging and connection
- Help restore self-esteem
Trained facilitators known as “Companions” deliver the program for small groups of 4-6. The peer learning process creates a safe space for children and young people to practice new ways of thinking and responding to the change and loss that has occurred in their lives.
Enrol Now for Term 2 2024
Starting: Term 2 2024 on the 23 April 2024
When: Tuesday 4-5pm
Duration: 8 weeks (40-50 minutes per session)
Where: CoRe Kids Therapy Moorabbin
Ages: 6 to 12 years
