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The emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people is just as important as their physical health.
For some children this is a big challenge.
The emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people is just as important as their physical health. Mental health problems in school aged children are rising at an alarming rate with 1 in 6 children/young people experiencing difficulties. Children and young people are experiencing depression, low mood, poor self-esteem, anxiety, behavioural issues, struggle with emotional regulation which can manifest in self-harm, suicidal ideation and anger.
CANW can support these children to lead positive, healthy and meaningful lives.
Our Emotional Health & Wellbeing team provides help and support that is focused on supporting children and young people to build resilience and develop healthy coping strategies so they can manage whatever life experiences they face and become well-rounded, healthy adults.
Our skill is to look beyond the obvious problem and find the root cause. Children and young people can experience complex situations with many interconnecting factors. This is why we offer a range of services, which have been developed to be complementary and work in harmony with each other, to deliver a complete solution to improving the lives of each person we support, based entirely on individual needs.
One size doesn’t fit all.
“One size doesn’t fit all. If I left a pair of size five shoes outside the door they wouldn’t fit everyone who came through it. That’s why we work differently with every person, it’s about what works best for them.”
We offer a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions, from play therapy sessions to cognitive behavioural interventions, one to one counselling sessions, solution focused and motivational interviewing strategies. Offering children, young people, and adults, support via one to one, group sessions, face to face or remote sessions, in school or community venues based on the needs and wishes of each individual. Every member of our team is trained to offer support and tailor their approach to meet individual needs.
“I don’t feel anxious as much, it has helped my self-esteem and confidence and I am a lot happier than I used to be.”
Supporting Schools
Our Emotional Health and Wellbeing practitioners provide a bridge between school and home life.
A ‘one-size fits all’ service model is rigid and doesn’t account for the complexities of real life and real people. The issues that children and young people face are fluid and can change rapidly. This can have a negative impact on their educational development, friendships and attendance.
So, we work closely with schools to help them develop a tailored emotional and mental health support package to address behavioural and emotional challenges in the classroom and improve attendance and attainment. We tailor our support to meet the needs and budget of each school to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our team of qualified and experienced practitioners provide a range of services including counselling, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma support, psychology, and family support.
“We have had CANW’s Family Support Service in school for many years. It is a fabulous service for children and parents and has really improved the mental health of those who have used it. We wouldn’t be without it”
Contact CANW! We can develop a bespoke package, which allows you, the school, to make an informed decision about the type of service that fits both the school and its young people and families.
Schools receive a dedicated school therapeutic practitioner based in school between 1- and 5-days during term time. As well as 1-1 targeted support, our practitioners can offer support or advice to parents/carers during parents’ evenings, or to small or whole school assembly to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health and service promotion in the school.
We appreciate that working in school can be very stressful, according to the latest statistics ’12.7% of all sickness absence days in the UK can be attributed to mental health conditions.’ (https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-mental-health-work) furthermore, 5% of teachers in England suffer from a long lasting mental health problem (an increase from just 1% in the 1990’s) https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/news/more-teachers-reporting-mental-health-problems-than-ever Therefore, as an additional add on service the EHWB team at CANW can provide confidential professional supervision (usually on a monthly or 6 weekly basis to discuss issues arising and to help prevent burnout or compassion fatigue around work issues) or counselling support (usually monthly or 6 weekly for at least 6 sessions, providing a safe and confidential space to explore worries or issues) for school staff.
“We have utilised CANW for play therapy and bereavement support and both have worked very well”
CANW will provide an annual report for governors and staff to demonstrate the impact of the service, and pupils will be invited to become involved in participation groups to shape the development of the service.
To find out more about our Emotional Health and Wellbeing services please call 01254 244596 or e-mail EHWB@canw.org.uk
Case Study: Shooting for the stars
Jack* is 8 years old and his passion is football and he says he wants to be a professional footballer one day.
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Case Study: Inner jedi
Adam* is 10 years old, enjoys gaming and martial arts. He has ASD which impacts on his emotional regulation and self-esteem.
Read MoreLancashire County Council - Early Help Partnership
We work in partnership with 9 other agencies to deliver therapeutic interventions to children & young people aged between 4yr and 19yrs (SEND up to 25yrs)
This is a 6-week intervention model with potential to offer intensive support of 12 weeks, and covers all areas of East, Central and West Lancashire (excluding BwD and Blackpool).
The interventions are child centred and include: counselling, play therapy, cognitive behavioural interventions and has a trauma informed approach.
Referral pathway: see link to CFW (Child Family Wellbeing service) professionals only with EHA unless open to Childrens social care or CAMHS/GP.
Commissioned schools
Schools can commission a service which provides a dedicated practitioner in the school setting for 1 or 5 days per week.
The practitioner works with the school pastoral/wellbeing teams to offer 1-1 and group work sessions to pupils based on need, with the option to offer ‘drop in’ sessions for pupils who are not on the referral pathway but chose to speak to a practitioner in confidence and informally.
Referral pathway: Please get in touch if you are interested in commissioning a service for your school or sharing a commission across your school network.
Our Voice
To offer therapeutic intervention to children in care, the project model was co-created with care experienced children and young people, offering diversionary activities to build rapport, trust and/or therapeutic interventions such as counselling, or cognitive behavioural interventions.
Intervention is not time limited and is child centred to ensure that individuals are able to access the right support, at the right time, for the appropriate length of time. This support is offered across BwD and East Lancashire.
Referral pathway: via Social worker or CAMHS professional.
CYWP trainee offer
The EHWB service have hosted CYWP trainees for several years, working in collaboration with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust and the University of Manchester. Offering recruits to train in roles to increase accessibility to primary mental health interventions in communities.
Through this support we offer a self-referral and professional referral pathway, offering 1-1 and small group support to children and young people aged 8yrs to 19yrs. The intervention offered is a cognitive behavioural therapy evidence-based method, usually over 6-12 weeks.
Support is also offered to parents of children who are experiencing anxiety.
Referral pathway: self-referrals accepted.
PATH (Peer Advice to Transform Health and wellbeing)
Offering a place-based peer support group intervention for parents and carers in Blackburn with Darwen. These peer support groups are offered to all parents/carers in BwD and offer a parent led group to all parents whose children are experiencing common mental health difficulties. Groups are offered at times and venues to suit parents and carers.
Referral pathway: no referral needed, no commitment to attend each group or workshop.
Links & Downloads
To find out more about our Emotional Health and Wellbeing services please call 01254 244596 or e-mail EHWB@canw.org.uk
Downloadable Materials
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Young People
Counselling for Young People
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Partnerships
Life Story Work
Positive Pals Programme
Professional Supervision Services
Systematic Family Practice
External Links