All the latest Kids Inspire news, views and events
Children and young people remain at the heart of charitable services
Mental health and trauma recovery support are core services offered by Kids Inspire, who in response to ‘pandemic need’ transformed to ensure service users received therapeutic input from session 1.
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.
Committed supporter walks 874 miles (that’s 33.35 marathons!)
Martyn Mead from Hornchurch in Essex has just completed a mammoth virtual walking challenge from Lands’ End to John O Groats and he did it in just 42 days, finishing 10th place out of 11,500 participants.
Pancake Day Challenge
This Pancake Day we are running two fun challenges that will encourage families to get creative and support KI by hopefully raising much needed funds.
“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.
Supporting a child’s wellbeing starts with adults looking after their own first
Its Children’s Mental Health Week 1-7 February 2021 and the theme is ‘express yourself’.
Volunteer mentor training goes ahead online
Mentoring is offered to children and young people as a vital support service.