All the latest Kids Inspire news, views and events
Looking after your physical and mental wellbeing whilst working from home
During a day of work, we can be so busy, so focused, that we forget our bodies are taking on the physical impact of our mental stress.
The Sing My Own Song project gives young people a space to express themselves without judgement
For the past eight weeks, Kids Inspire’s Sing My Own Song project has been supporting a group of Brentwood based 13-19 year olds to write lyrics, make music and creatively express themselves.
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.
International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day we are celebrating the work of our female-led creative arts therapy team.
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.
Brentwood based therapeutic project ignites passion for music amongst young people
Writing songs, making music and building confidence is the focus of Kids Inspire’s new Sing My Own Song project.
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.