School-Based Peer Support Groups
Our peer support groups are for students who have experienced the death of a family member and/or close friend. Judi’s House school-based support groups provide a safe place to be with other youth who are grieving the death of loved ones. Students will have the opportunity to share with other students who are going through similar situations. Students will be given the freedom to grieve in their own way.
The death does not have to be recent for a student to benefit from the group. Judi’s House school-based support groups are 8-week groups that meet once a week for up to one hour. Groups are designed to support teens during the bereavement time, within an understanding environment. Students are not pressured to share feelings and thoughts in the group; talking in their group is optional! All support groups are facilitated by trained and professional Judi’s House staff. If your interested in starting a group at your school please contact Jason Stout, Education & Outreach Manager.
Click here to download the School-Based Peer Support Group Information Packet that includes information for your school, interested students and their families.