Teen Grief Peer Support Training

Teen Grief Peer Support Training applications for the 2025/26 school year are now open!

Teen Grief Peer Support Training is a 20-hour training program that has been tailored for grade 11 and 12 students. Students will attend sessions on Monday's and Wednesday's, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at Abbotsford Hospice Society.

Fall Session is now full!  Any applications received will be eligible for the Winter and Spring Sessions.

Topics covered:

• What is grief and how does it affect children, teens, and adults
• Symptoms of grief
• Verbal and nonverbal communication
• How to ask appropriate questions
• Cultural effects of grief and loss
• Various therapies and their use in grief
• Palliative services and what AHS does

Click here for Abbotsford Hospice Webpage and link to Teen Grief Mentoring application

*Please Note: Selected applicants will need to provide proof of vaccination as it is a mandate of Fraser Health.

For more information, contact your school career facilitator.