For children
Dare to Change
A creative wellbeing and relationships workshop for children.
A one-day creative and experiential workshop giving children the chance to explore themselves, their emotions and their relationships with others, through fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.
Facilitated by Deirdre O’Donnell, MIAPTP. Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, Sand Tray Therapist and Certified Energy Healer.
What will children explore?
The workshop supports children to build stronger relationships, develop emotional awareness and create a more positive classroom environment.
Self-awareness
Understanding our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Kindness and empathy
Exploring how we can support and build one another up.
Words and actions
Understanding the impact we have on others.
Emotional awareness
Recognising and naming different feelings.
Personal responsibility
Taking ownership of our choices and behaviour.
Relationships
Developing healthier and more respectful connections.
Positive change
Recognising unhelpful patterns and exploring different ways to respond.
Fun, engaging and age-appropriate
Creative and experiential activities
The day may include a mix of the following. Activities are adapted to meet the needs and dynamics of each group.
A safe, child-led approach
Deirdre brings over 10 years of experience working with children as a Child Psychotherapist. Her approach is humanistic, flexible and child-led, creating a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where children can explore themselves at their own pace.
The aim is to help children understand
How I feel matters.
What I do matters.
How I treat others matters.
And I have the ability to change.
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Not sure where to begin?
Send a message and Deirdre will help you find the right space, whether that is a workshop, the Tides of Change programme or one to one support.
