SERVICES

Children and young people

Understand the type of therapy we offer and why we offer it

Common reasons for referral

anxiety, low mood, learning difficulties and needs, neurodiversity, communication issues, relationship difficulties, anger, bullying, family conflict, fears and phobias, ritualistic behaviours, bereavement and loss, parental separation, eating disorders, sleeping difficulties, trauma and self-harm.

Why therapy?

Many children experience emotional challenges. For young people, it can be especially hard to find the words to communicate how they feel. Children may express difficult and overwhelming feelings through behaviours, perhaps in the form of anxiety, anger or withdrawal. This can have a huge impact on their family relationships, friendships, classroom learning, school attendance, physical and mental wellbeing. Through using art materials with a nurturing therapist, children can be supported to explore and express these difficult emotions.

What do sessions look like?

At Many Chapters, we are aware that each family brings their own unique story to therapy and therefore we follow a child-centered model. We carefully plan each therapy session to ensure all our children feel comfortable, secure and can engage in the therapeutic process at their own individual pace.

Therapists use a multi-faceted approach during sessions. This means that depending on the child’s specific needs, the therapist will draw on the latest art therapy models alongside play and drama techniques, recent neuroscience research, mindfulness and/or CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) strategies if needed.

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How an Art Psychotherapist may work with a child:

Support the child to express themselves using materials such as clay, inks, paint, slime, watercolour, felt tips, oil pastels, collage and sculpture
Support the child to use art materials in a spontaneous and playful way
Support the child, when ready, to express a specific event or emotion through using art materials
Assist a child to reflect on their artwork, which may lead to verbal discussions and realisations
The therapist may make art with or alongside the child
The therapist may embed specific art activities, visualisations, mindfulness and CBT techniques if appropriate into the session
The therapist may use other creative techniques such as play, games, drama and movement to work with the child on an emotional level

How art therapy works?

Initial consultation

First we meet with the parent/s or carer/s to discuss their child’s referral and any current concerns. This is also an opportunity for us to understand their child’s history and early development

Therapeutic plan

Each child will have their own bespoke treatment plan; This may be short term (3-12 sessions) or long term. This will consist of weekly one-to-one therapy sessions. Each session is 50 minutes and consistently takes place at the same time, at the same place and with the same therapist.

Feedback and Advice

Termly in-person parent reviews are provided to discuss progress and provide any advice or strategies which we feel could be useful. This is also an opportunity for parents to inform therapists of any changes or emerging needs. Therapeutic plans will be reviewed and amended as appropriate.

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