In Episode 12, Dr. Monique Mitchell and Juliette Martinez, MSW of Dougy Center discuss L.Y.G.H.T. (Listening and Led by Youth in Foster Care: Grief, Hope, and Transitions), a peer grief support program for youth in foster care. Juliette and Monique discuss the importance of the program, challenges and benefits to program facilitation, the importance of personal empowerment and choice for youth participants, and spreading the word of L.Y.G.H.T.
Helpful Links:
Grief Out Loud Episode 136: L.Y.G.H.T. – Supporting Grieving Youth in the Foster Care System
Grief Out Loud Episode 137: Grief & The Foster Care System – A Personal Story