Support for children and young people
Growing up is difficult for most people, but it can be even harder if you look different. Our guides are here to help you with the challenges you might face.
At our workshops, you can also discover valuable tips and techniques which help with issues such as teasing, bullying, social anxiety and social isolation.
I feel so much more confident about the future now. I feel well equipped with lots of different techniques to help me. I’m ready to face whatever life throws at me! I’m so happy that I was able to share my experiences with a lovely group of other relatable teens. I had the best time and wouldn’t change anything about it! Thank you!
We are currently delivering our workshop events safely online to adhere with government COVID-19 advice. We have successfully delivered many workshops during lockdown and continue to offer different age groups and parents a range of events to suit their needs either at weekends or evenings.
Our next workshop
Our next workshop, “Looking Forward”, will take place on Tuesday 28 September. It will be aimed at 11-17-year-olds with a visible difference and will explore returning to school or starting a new school, building confidence, developing friendships and handling tricky social situations.
Bookings will open in mid-August. Attendance will be capped at 15 young people, so please check this page again in August to make sure you don’t miss out.
Future workshops
We have one further workshop planned for this year, on Sunday 5 December.
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Other support for children, young people and families
We have a range of support and services available for children, young people and their families. All of it is here to help you manage life with a visible difference, whether or not you choose to book a place at one of our workshops. Our resources include:
- Counselling support for young people and their families. Our practitioners provide up to 12 sessions of social and emotional support to help young people manage life with a visible difference in a safe, confidential space. We also help parents to cope themselves and support their child.
- A wide range of self-help guides. We have a selection of guides aimed at children and young people, covering topics such as coping with other people’s reactions, school, social life and mental health. We also offer a series of guides to help parents and families cope and support their child.
- A series of four audio relaxations aimed at children and young people. Some of these relaxation sessions are also suitable for adults and may be of benefits to parents and other family-members.
- Real stories from children and young people growing up with a visible difference. We also have stories from parents and family-members.
- A Support and Information Line, for you to share feelings and talk through your situation in a friendly, confidential space.