CHANGING LIVES THROUGH CHANGING MINDS WELCOMES YOU
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WHO WE ARE
Changing Lives Through Changing Minds is a not-for-profit community interest company, established in 2017, providing therapeutic support.
Our team is multi-disciplinary, including Therapists, Social Workers, Tutors and Therapeutic Practitioners. Our practice is underpinned by current theory and research.
Our staff are qualified, experienced and registered with governing bodies, including BACP organisation membership and membership of Association of Child Protection Professionals.
OUR SUPPORT
The work we do at our Not-For Profit Organisation is to provide an holistic and systemic approach to therapy, working within a diverse community. Our fundamental goal is to empower our clients to achieve. Our approach is to increase emotional intelligence to further develop their strengths and increase resilience.
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We provide support to improve:
• Communication • Relationships • Self-harm • Anxiety/stress and depression • Bereavement, loss and grief • Attachment, trauma and abuse • Bullying and peer relationships • Family difficulties • Sex and relationships, including Child Sexual Exploitation • Body Image, sexuality, health and hygiene • Disability and additional health needs • Anger and self-regulation
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COMING SOON
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Holistic Therapies, Including Massage, Reflexology, Reiki and Hypnotherapy
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ALTERNATIVE PROVISION
Alternative Provision: Changing Lives Through Changing Minds is an established alternative education provision, underpinned with therapeutic theory and practice.
We specialise in supporting children and young people who have difficulties learning due to mental health, attachment, trauma and/or looked after children. We have developed an excellent relationship and reputation with schools, colleges and local authorities, having evidenced successful outcomes; references available.
Our project received an outstanding achievement to learning community award 2018
OUR OFFER INCLUDES
Bespoke Support Packages
Therapy Sessions
Outdoor Activities and Trips
Reintegration Packages
12 week mental health programme
Therapeutic Family Support
Community Learning and Life skills PHSE ASDAN
Multi-Agency Meetings
Assessments and Action Plans EHCP Reports
Closure Summary
Work Experience
1:1 THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT
WHAT DO WE OFFER
We provide therapeutic support packages for children, young people, adults and families. Our therapeutic team are qualified and registered therapists with many years of experience. We are safeguarding trained, DBS checked and Insured.
Our therapeutic offer includes individual sessions, group work and family therapy.
In addition, we provide training for professionals, parents/carers, provide consultation and clinical supervision
THERAPIES
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) Mindfulness Person Centred Counselling Therapeutic Family Support and Therapeutic Parenting Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Filial Therapy (Family Therapy) Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Inner Child Healing Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) Therapeutic Play Creative Therapies Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Self Care and stress management
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MISSING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE PROJECT
Missing Children & Young people. (Managing your moods and Emotions.)
Aims:
This is a new service launched in 2019.
WHAT DO WE OFFER We provide a systemic therapeutic approach to supporting children and young people who have been reported missing. Our interventions include supporting their families and professional network.
The aim of the project, funded by the Community Safety Partnership, is to prevent missing incidents and child exploitation.
We promote safe homes and nurturing families, specifically understanding the underlying needs of missing children and young people.
Our systemic approach includes:
Provide therapeutic approaches for children, young people and their families to create a safer home environment Workforce training and development Promote positive activities to reduce criminality Increase resilience and emotional intellegence Develop strategies to reduce substance misuse Increase aspirations and improve access to education and training Raise awareness how young people can prevent themselves being exploited Support young people to gain an understanding of keeping safe
HOW TO REFER:
Humberside Police and North Lincolnshire Childrens Service can refer
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VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS PLACEMENTS
WHAT DO WE OFFER
As a Community Interest Company we believe that we are in a privileged position to offer opportunities to people of all ages to learn and develop, skills, knowledge and experience.
We offer;
Work Experience for Year 10 and 11 Pupils
Student Placements [Health and Social Care, Counselling, Youth and Community Development, Horse Care and Management]
Volunteer Opportunities [Fundraising, Support Work, Driving, Administration and Animal Care]
HOW TO CONTACT US
Email:changingliveschangingminds@gmail.com Tel: 01724487337 / 07809737537
PROCESS
Complete Application Form Informal Interview References Obtained DBS Application (If Applicable) Induction Training Provided Supervision
As a student or volunteer you become a valued member of the Changing Lives team. You will access all company benefits and your expenses will be covered.
BENEFITS
Update your CV / Career Enhancement Increase your confidence and selfesteem Develop specialist skills and knowledge Supporting your community Improve Emotional Health and Wellbeing Meet new people and feel good whilst helping others
TRAINING & CONSULTATION
WHAT DO WE OFFER
Our therapeutic team provides a variety of training courses, CPD workshops and consultation opportunities.
This training is available to social workers, teachers, adopters, foster carers, kinship carers, parents, counsellors, therapists and other professionals. Our ethos is to listen and learn from each others experiences.
We have a set training programme offering a variety of topics including;
Attachment and Trauma
Beyond Behaviour
Child development
Children who survive abuse
Counselling skills
Creative therapy interventions
Different Kidz; Different Needs
Emotional Intelligence
Improving Family Relationships – A therapeutic approach
Introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming
Mindfulness
Self-care
Supporting foster carers
Supervision skills
Therapeutic Parenting workshops
Therapeutic Play Skills
Understanding and managing stress
Consultation packages may include;
Peer Supervision Facilitation
Clinical Advice and Guidance
Reflective Case Discussions
In addition, we write and deliver training courses and workshops that are bespoke and tailored to your organisational needs.
Changing Lives Mission Statement:
Our project provides opportunities for people to experience a new beginning.
We offer a place where people can grow and learn, equipping them for their new pathway in life.
Our team provide a safe relaxed environment that embraces the individual’s uniqueness.
We work to develop a relationship with them built on trust and acceptance, using this to encourage, support and empower them to progress on their chosen path.
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CONTACT CHANGING LIVES THROUGH CHANGING MINDS
01724 487337 / 07809737537