We are thrilled to be running this Seasons for Growth training course through our Youth Scotland membership network for the first time. It hopes to introduce our brilliant network of youth workers to this innovative grief and loss programme so that in the future they can facilitate its delivery in their local communities.

It’s never too early to learn about the grieving process. Everyone will experience a form of loss or a major change at some stage in life - and everyone will respond differently. It is important that young people are equipped to navigate changes in circumstance. This may feel particularly relevant as we head towards year three of the pandemic.

What is the Seasons for Growth programme?

The programme itself uses the metaphor of the seasons to explore the cycles of grief. Looking at how change and loss can impact everyday life, it will introduce young people aged 6-18 to valuable new tools for if they are going through a period of change and/or loss.

This course is for any young person living with the effects of change and loss. Situational factors might include:

• The coming and going of friends
• Loss of someone or something you love
• Parents and families separating
• Moving to a new place
• Impact of illness
• Family work-life changes

The programme takes place in small groups, facilitated by trained “Companions,” accredited by Seasons for Change. They will guide discussions and lead activities, creating a safe space for young people to learn, reflect and share in order to normalise and understand different experiences of change and loss. In doing this, the programme hopes to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people.

You can learn more about Seasons for Growth in Scotland on their website

How can you be involved?

These training sessions will introduce you to the Seasons for Growth programme.

Each of our member organisations is being offered up to 2 fully-funded places for youth workers on the course which includes free lunch and refreshments, with usual course costs being £275 per person.

The course will take place at the Hawkhill Community Association in Alloa over the weekend of the 26 and 27 of February between 10am and 4.30pm.

Securing your place

Please note that by registering your interest you haven't applied for this programme.

When you register your interest an application form will be emailed to you – please double check these are correct on entry.

Step 1: Register your interest.

Step 2: Application form sent via email

Step 3: Return the completed application form by 4th February, 12noon

Step 4: Selection Process

Step 5: Applicants notified by via email

Our funding supports training to be delivered to residents of Scotland only.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

This event is free of charge to all Youth Scotland member groups. Please note: A non-attendance fee will be applied where cancellation has not been received in advance of the event starting – on this occasion this will be the full cost of the course £275 (Advance notification will allow us to give this opportunity to someone else). You/your group will then be sent an invoice within 14 days.