

Empowering children and young people to
believe, achieve and thrive!

I'm the Founder and Lead Worker on the new
YES YOU CAN COMMUNITY PROJECT!
After a lot of Imposter Syndrome, chronic self doubt and soul searching, it became clear what Yes You Can needed to be!
We aim to offer a generally non-prescriptive, needs-focused service, that works individually and in partnership with other organisations, to empower children and young people impacted by addiction and domestic abuse.
This could be familial and/or personal.
Why?
We believe that every child and young person;
- deserves to be heard
- deserves to be able to learn in their own unique way how their mindset and lifestyle choices influence themselves, and others
- deserve a safe space where they need not worry about judgement, shame or stigma. Where where they come from, who they know and what they have done does not have to dictate who they can become
- deserves to be both be believed in and believe in themselves. That they know, with the right support they can be whoever, and whatever, they aspire to be!
We are in the early stages of service development, and want to offer what is actually needed and wanted, not just what we believe to be the case. Below is an overview of the services that will be offered, although these are designed to be flexible and be adapted to needs.
Our workers will meet children and young people in their own communities. Designed to build trust, identify issues and explore what is needed to start creating sustainable change
Regular, subject focused, peer support groups. These spaces offer a safe environment where members can talk freely about their experiences, explore where they feel they are now and learn new skills and tools to improve their mindset, increase their general awareness and work towards their own personal goals.
These will range from activities such as running and exercise groups, walks, sports such as Rounders, Lego Therapy, creative interests and litter picking.
These groups will be designed around the voices of the children and young people and what they feel their community needs.
Support, advice and signposting for parents/carers and families who may be struggling with their child's social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Whole team approach method for those children struggling with behavioural difficulties, that may be impacting on their school/college attendance.
Options range from lived experience talks, active workshops, school assemblies and custom made programmes. Examples include addiction and recovery awareness, improving mindset and resilience, relationships and boundaries, and reducing stigma.
Currently, counselling sessions can be held via telephone, video call or face to face , Face to face sessions can take place outdoors, within the home setting, or within an available local community space.
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