Along the course, participants could talk to psychologists, leave a message on white stones, and commemorate together. “We wanted to switch quickly to offer support for the exam period start. The turnout and connectedness show that this was necessary,” says ships of Jeugd Ewoud Notebaert.
The painted stones were collected around a tree at the youth center. A permanent place or artwork is being considered. Even those who needed extra support could find information on the spot or be referred to help.
The organization is thinking of repeating the consolation walk annually, possibly during the consolation month in collaboration with vzw Reveil.