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Ollie Foundation introduces the Grief Café for Teens

The Ollie Foundation have recently had some funding approved to provide a number of Grief Café sessions for Teens. Please see below. 

We would be grateful if you could share this with families, students and your staff / pastoral teams.   

 💛 Grief Café for Teens 💛
A safe space for young people who have experienced loss

What is a Grief Café?

Losing someone you love can feel overwhelming, lonely, and confusing. A Grief Café is a welcoming space for teens who have been bereaved to connect, share (if they want to), and find support in a way that feels right for them.

💬 No pressure to talk – just an open space to be understood.
💛 Meet others who get it – because you are not alone.
🎨 Express grief in creative and meaningful ways.
🕯️ Learn how to honour and carry the memory of your loved one.

This is not therapy or counselling—it’s a space for connection, reflection, and support.

4-Week Programme

📅 Session 1: You Are Not Alone – Understanding grief & finding connection
📅 Session 2: Holding On & Letting Go – Exploring memories & emotions
📅 Session 3: When Grief Feels Heavy – Coping with difficult emotions
📅 Session 4: Carrying Their Light Forward – Creating meaningful ways to remember

You can book as many sessions as you like. You do not have to do all four. 

📍 Location: The Green House, London Road, St. Albans 

🕒 Time: 5-6pm 
📆 Dates:   16th, 23rd,  30th March and 6th April  
 £    Cost: Free

Join Us

Grief is a journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone. If you're a teen who has lost someone, you are welcome here.

📩 Sign up: Contact debi@theolliefoundation.org  

📱 Questions? Debi@theolliefoundaiton.org

💛 We see you. We hear you. We are you. 💛

If you are interested in attending or have any further questions then please get in touch with Debi.

 

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