Friends Helping Friends

  Do any of these sound familiar ?

*No one understands what I'm going through.

*Who will take care of me now?

*I have to be strong for my mom/dad/sibling/friends.

*I am so angry, sad, fearful.

*Told to "get over it".

What is it ? Grief support for students--grades 7^th through 12^th

Led By ? Teen Leader (led by a TEEN to help TEENS, with

adult supervision)

Where ? High School Library

When ?   2^nd Wednesday of every Month (beginning December)

Time ? 3:15 until 4:15

What to expect at "Friends Helping Friends" :

*Nervous attending for the first time:  This is normal. 

*Talking/Sharing is NOT required.  Sometimes LISTENING helps most.

*A warm, caring environment where you can feel comfortable.

*A place to begin healing--with people who understand your hurt, emotions, and painful experiences, because they are having or have had the same experiences.

See the Counselor's Office for more information.