OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

 

• Opportunity for students to connect with peers who have also experienced a death; enhancing their sense of belonging at school

• Provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment for students to express their grief

• Explore and normalize grief reactions and experiences

• Educate students about grief activators

• Learn new coping skills to adapt to life after a death and manage emotions

• Find ways to honor and memorialize that align with student’s needs

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REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOLS 

 

• A minimum of 5 student participants are required in order to initiate group services. It is suggested that students are within 2-grade levels of each other

• A consistent meeting time that allows for no less than 50 minutes long

• A confidential and consistent space that can allow for uninterrupted/private group meetings

• A Memorandum of Understanding must be agreed upon and signed by both parties prior to the start of services

• Participation in Classroom Companions Orientation prior to the start of services

• Participation in Classroom Companions Facilitator Training for those school staff members who are interested in co-facilitating the Erin’s House group at their school

• A sample MOU and 6-week curriculum may be provided upon request

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ENROLLMENT

  

We will be offering our programming to a limited number of schools each semester. Groups will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis and depending on staff/volunteer availability. Distance may impact the platform of services and schools outside of 50 miles of Erin’s House will need to coordinate for availability. You must have the required paperwork submitted and dates finalized before the enrollment period ends in order to qualify for services.

If you are interested in having a Classroom Companions program at your school, please fill out the interest form below.

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