In April 2024, Jess our Seasons for Growth Trainer/Coordinator, part of the Catholic Social Services team, facilitated a two-day workshop, training eight new companions in the Seasons for Growth Children and Young Persons’ intervention program. The diversity of participants in these workshops is always awe-inspiring. This recent training session included two chaplains, two social workers in schools, one Learning Support Coordinator, two teachers/school leaders, and one teacher aide.
The workshop equips participants with the knowledge and tools to plan and facilitate an educational program that helps children and young people navigate their world after experiencing change or loss and better understand their grief. Attendees not only gain valuable insights and skills but also forge connections and potential collaborations with other community members dedicated to supporting children and young people.
Plans for 2024:
Upcoming Companion Training:
- Children and Young People’s Programme Companion Training: Monday 17th and Tuesday 8th June (VIRTUAL) – Targeting the South Island
- Adult Training: Tentative Dates: Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th August
- Parent Training: Tentative Dates: Monday 16th September
- Children and Young People’s Programme Companion Training: Tentative Dates: Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th October.
If you wish to train as a companion or would like more information on a session listed above, please send Jess Ferroni an email at seasons@wn.catholic.org.nz or call/text her on 021 374 405