Are you a parent/carer?
Here’s little background into what we do and why we do it.
ThisLife in schools
We could all do with a little bit of TLC from time to time, especially when we were teenagers. We have worked with young people for nearly 30 years and the ThisLife Programme is the result of all that we have learnt from them.
High School is HARD. We think it’s harder than it has ever been. The good news is that your child / son /daughter can access our support.
ThisLife is an “island of time” in what can be a busy and stressful week.
It is one lesson per week when a young person can spend time with a trusted adult who will listen, understand and offer strategies to feel better about themselves, school and life in general.
Using lots of experience, creative and interesting activities we address many of the difficult conversations and topics which face young people today.
Friendships and relationships
How to avoid “drama” in school
Arguments with teachers and parents
Emotions and regulation
Dealing with judgement
Consent
Fear of missing out
Staying safe
The myth of “Popular People”
Anxiety and wellbeing
Consideration and respect
ASD & ADHD
Identity and sense of self
Giving yourself the best chance in school
Planning for your future
Revision
Eating and body positivity / physical health
Social media / group texts
Helen
Parent
Our daughter was having such a hard time in school. She was constantly in trouble and arguing with teachers. Spending some time with Sue has made all the difference. She has been able to understand why she felt so angry all the time and is now managing much better, at school and at home!
We took part in the Parent Interview Project which really got us talking in a fun way.
Kerry
Parent
Isla was having a rotten time at school. She'd been diagnosed with ADHD and ASD and was constantly misunderstood.
When she met Sue she found a purpose, she threw herself into all the activities and has since decided that she wants to pursue a career helping others. Isla contacted Sue again when she left school and got some great help and advice. We can’t thank Sue enough for her kindness and understanding.
Amy
Parent
Our daughter was struggling with a number of issues and had hit crisis point, resulting in her feeling unable to attend school regularly or cope whilst in the school environment.
Immediately following the first session of ThisLife our daughter was more willing to attend and engage, she felt reassured that regular, responsive support was available and that her concerns were being heard.
In the 8 months that has passed with the support of ThisLife our daughter is now attending school regularly and most importantly willingly.
She has developed healthy supportive sustainable friendships with peers by using the advice, support, materials and skills given to her within the sessions. As a family we will be forever thankful, it really did make all the difference.