LLessons of Life & Loss
| St. Mary of the Hills School is pleased to introduce
Lessons of Life and Loss (previously known as Rainbows), a peer support
curriculum that has been established for children in Grades 1 - 8 who
are coping with death, divorce or other significant loss. This curriculum
is designed to assist children enduring loss to share their feelings and
learn how to deal with the many changes in their lives. This program is
not counseling or therapy, but simply a peer support program where children
who are grieving can come together and share their feelings, coping skills,
struggles and strengths with other children who are in similar situations.
Session meeting times will be determined, but will be either before school or after school beginning in January and will run for eight weeks. There are three levels: The Primary Level for students in grades 1 - 3; The Middle Level for students in grade 4 - 6 and The Junior Level for students in grades 7 - 8. Children will be placed into groups of three to six children facilitated by a trained Lessons of Life and Loss group leader. The activities each week are designed as a means to stimulate sharing and open communication. Invitation letters will be going home with your child within the next couple of weeks. Please do not hesitate to call either Mrs. Vasta or Mrs. Brinn at (617) 698-2464 or by email at smhvasta@yahoo.com and smhbrinn@yahoo.com if you have any questions or would like more information. |
