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Student Support Groups

Grief Support for Central OK Students

Registration Process - Fall 2024

Calm Waters Student Support Groups are FREE to all participants

1

Complete & Submit the Registration Form 

  • Complete the form for each child.
  • If you are currently enrolled in another Calm Waters program (counseling or center support groups) please email Program Coordinator Becca Olsson as you will need to register through an individualized link from our client portal. 

2

Welcome Email

  • You will automatically receive a welcome email upon registration.
  • Save the email for reference regarding support groups.

3

Guardian Consent Form

  • Legal Guardians must approve their child’s participation through registration and a signed consent form.

4

Wait for Notice of Group Assignment

  • Groups will commence once at least five students within the child’s age group at their school are enrolled.
  • Student Support Groups begin at each partner school’s discretion. Each school may host as many 8-week support groups as needed.
For questions regarding Student Support Groups, email Calm Waters Program Coordinator Abby Tooley.

Program Information

The goal of Calm Waters Student Support Groups is to teach grieving children coping skills they will use the rest of their lives.

Attendance in a Calm Waters Support Group often helps students process their feelings and experiences, with the goal of positively impacting coping skills, behavior, and achievement.

8 sessions

held weekly

grades Pre-K to 12

grouped by developmental level

Types of Loss

Groups are open to children who have experienced loss due to:
  • Death
  • Divorce
  • Deployment
  • Deportation
  • Incarceration
  • Foster Care & Adoption

Student Support Groups are led by highly-trained support group facilitators.

We send Calm Waters facilitators or train school counselors to provide Student Support Groups. All groups follow Calm Waters’ custom-written curriculum.

If you would like to receive the 4-hour FREE support group training to facilitate a student support group, please register to become a Calm Waters volunteer or email Program Coordinator Abby Tooley.

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