School Outreach

Wave Riders School Groups

Wave Riders programs traditionally offered children and family grief support groups at our six Community Hospice sites. Over the past few years, we have had a significant increase from schools asking us for assistance with student grief issues. Often our families have scheduling conflicts, or transportation difficulties. Wave Riders and local schools can work together to bring free grief services to these families.

In this program, children develop skills to help cope with their losses. Sessions provide a safe environment for grieving children to share and explore feelings and concerns. The program includes art, music, and activities designed to promote healing by fostering connections to self and others.

This six to eight week support group is held at schools within the capital region. A trained, master level grief counselor co-facilitates each group with a designated clinical school staff.

Attached are several documents required to facilitate the Wave Riders program at your school:

STEP ONE: School Agreement Form

This must be signed by school principal and returned to us.
This document outlines The Community Hospice’s responsibilities, and the school’s responsibilities.

STEP TWO: Student Registration Forms

Must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian and returned to us.
We require a minimum of six students for our Wave Riders groups.
The attached "Teacher Staff Memo" may be used to encourage referrals from teachers.

STEP THREE: Scheduling A Group

Please mail or fax all the required documents (all Registration Forms and the School Agreement Form).
We will assign a facilitator and discuss group location, dates and times.

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