Children and Teenager's Support and Education programmes:
Our Children and Teenager's programmes help children or teenagers who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence. Often children who are in this situation feel very isolated and alone. Children may blame themselves for this violence. Being part of a group with other children helps children realise they are not alone and that other children have had similar experiences. Our Children and Teenager's Support and Education programmes help children to:
- Recognise violent behaviour and how respond to this behaviour (to keep themselves safe)
- Understand the effects of abuse and violence
- Understand that they are not to blame for what adults have done
- Deal with their own anger (if this is an issue for them)
- Understand and name feelings
- Take responsibility for their own actions
If a child or teenager has witnessed or experienced domestic violence then our Children's and Teenager's Support and Education programme will be able to help them.
Enrolling in our Children and Teenager's Support and Education Programmes:
To enrol in our Children and Teenager's Support and Education Programmes please contact us using the contact details on this website. We can offer children and teenagers group or individual sessions and will discuss which of these would best suit you at an initial interview with them and their caregiver. This interview is free of charge. Children and teenagers do not have to attend any further sessions if our programmes do not fit with what you are looking for.
Feedback from Course Participants:
The following is a selection of feedback from participants who have recently completed our Children and Teenager’s Support and Education Programmes:
"This has helped me get things that have happened in the past, like the violence and the swearing. It was fun!" (Course participant, 11 years old)
"I liked learning about my "safety bubble" so I know not to let people inside. I make different decisions when I am angry because I look at my balloon." (Course participant, 10 years old)
"I had a very happy time. It was awesome" (Course participant, 8 years old)
"The programme has helped me a lot with my anger management. Everything has been alright and everything has helped me" (Course participant, 12 years old)
"I liked singing and eating. I learnt how to make good choices." (Course participant, 9 years old)