Pregnancy, Babies, Children & Young People
Young people are our future. With numerous sources saying that our brain stops developing in our mid to late 20's - I have chosen to class young people as those who are 0-25.
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In the UK, we follow GIRFEC.
Also known as
"Getting It Right For Every Child".
SHANARRI
young people are entitled to...
SAFE - know how to keep themselves safe, who they can go to.
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HEALTHY - eat a balanced diet, exercise, keep clean, and have friends.
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ACHIEVING - have the chance to learn, practice, win, work hard, and be told how great they are.
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NURTURED - to have places they know they belong with friends and family.
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ACTIVE - to exercise, play, dance, enjoy games, and go on outdoor adventures.
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RESPECTED - to be listened too and valued, to be involved, and make choices.
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RESPONSIBLE - to follow instructions, be a role model, help others, and follow rules.
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INCLUDED - to have a family and friends, to work together, to take part in different things, to be heard.
What I Know About Children And Young People
2017, Youth Mental Health First Aid in Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Suicide, Psychosis, and Eating Disorders.
2020, Aberlour Children's Charity - Promoting Positive Behavior, Building Resilience, and Child Protection.
2021, SHOUT - Safeguarding Children Levels 1&2.
2021, SHOUT - Safeguarding Children with Disabilities.
2021, Lewes College - Masters in Understanding Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
2021, Scottish Drugs Forum - Children Affected by Parental Substance Use.
2021, RASASH - Working with Childhood Sexual Assault and Exploitation.
2023, Youth Mental Health First Aid in Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Suicide, Psychosis, and Active Listening.
2023, Emotion Coaching through Recognising, Validating, Setting Limits, and Problem Solving.
2023, NHS Mandated CBT Interventions for Anxiety - LIAM "Let's Introduce Anxiety Management".
2023, ASH Scotland - Understanding Smoking and Vaping by Young People, Understanding Smoking by Young Carers, Supporting Young People to be Smoke Free.
2023, Scottish Recovery Consortium - Understanding How Distraction and Boredom can Manifest into "Purpose Anxiety".
2023, Scottish Recovery Consortium - Looking at the Role of Masculinity in Young Boys Addictions.
2023, Scottish Recovery Consortium - Understanding the Role of Drug Use in Identity.
2023, Solihull Approach - Antenatal Support in Understanding Pregnancy, Labour, Birth, and Your Baby (inc: in Gender Diverse Families).
2024, Solihull Approach - Postnatal Support 0-6 Months - Understanding Your Baby.
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Let’s Work Together
If you, or someone you know, are struggling with any of the above, feel free to get in touch.
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If 16 and above and you are able to give consent to counselling by:
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knowing what counselling is and want to attend
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understanding that you can stop counselling at any time, pause sessions, or finish a session early
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You can get in touch without parental consent or knowledge.
Please be aware that someone 18+ will need to be given (Name and Number) as an emergency contact, and that parents will be aware if they are paying for the sessions directly.
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Please include age in the message.
Clients under 16 will receive a contract that will need to be counter-signed by a parent, guardian, or caregiver.