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The Sing My Own Song participants share their collaborative song-writing process
Last week, the Sing My Own Song project came to an end. Zoe attended the final in person session at Hargrave House. She shares how the group of eight 11-17 year olds collaborated to write a powerful song…
Three ways music can help build our emotional resilience
Play and Music therapist Fiona, who leads our Sing My Own Song project, tells us how a recent session helped the young people, emotionally, in three different ways.
Two young singer songwriters volunteer to share their love and knowledge of music
At the beginning of April, Sophie and Gregory were recognised as our Volunteers of the Month for their work on Brentwood based therapeutic project, Sing My Own Song.
Training supports professionals to focus on their own wellbeing before they can help those experiencing emotional trauma.
Earlier this month, the second level of our Emotional Trauma Training was attended by professionals from a variety of sectors including education, health and social care.
Children 'scared to leave home' due to the pandemic and lockdown, reports radio station LBC
Kids Inspire’s CEO and Clinical Director recently spoke to LBC’s Charlotte Sullivan.
Treasure bags have been a lifeline during lockdown
When COVID-19 hit, Kids Inspire created “treasure bags” in order to keep a sense of continuity in a time of uncertainty.
COVID-19 Service Update
We remain alert, ready and equipped to support our service users in the coming weeks as children return back to school and we phase into a new normal.
How a small “Nurture to Heal” pillow, has made a huge difference
With online therapy sessions creating distance between therapist and client, some of our therapeutic team have taken to using a small heart shaped “Nurture to Heal” pillow to allow individuals to feel comfort, protection, and support.
“You do not have to be a therapist, to be therapeutic”
At the end of January 2020, we ran a free Level 1 Emotional Trauma Training session hosted by our CEO and Clinical Director, trauma specialist Sue Bell.
Volunteer mentor training goes ahead online
Mentoring is offered to children and young people as a vital support service.