ThisLife… what to expect
Don’t worry.
If your school has asked you to take part in some ThisLife sessions, don’t worry, it is something GOOD.
You meet us one lesson per week
Your session might last up to 12 weeks
One to one or groups are possible
It is an “island of time” in your busy week which is all about YOU.
It’s a chance to have a calm, chilled lesson once a week where you get to do relaxing things, talk to someone who isn’t one of your teachers. You can talk about anything you want, get stuff off your chest and we can offer advice or strategies to try.
Everything feels better when you’re listened to and someone understands.
We are on your side.
We listen without judging
We will understand
We can give advice
We help your teachers understand better
We’ll make it fun and relaxing
You don’t do anything you don’t want to
We help find solutions to problems
We help find things you’re good at
We can talk about anything… honestly, you can choose.
Everything we do is designed just for you.
No! But if you decide you don’t like it you can opt out (we won’t be hurt). Pippi our therapy dog helps out too.
We always organise the groups so you are comfortable working with each other…OR you can ask for one to one sessions.
No! We do lots of practical (fun) things.
Check out their feedback below…
Ruby
Student
We were having loads of problems with boys in our school. We did a project with Sue about misogyny and sexism. We are now writing lesson plans and teacher training stuff and have presented it to the senior leadership team.
Jess
Student
I love talking to Sue. I can ask advice on really personal stuff. When I was rowing with my mam I used Sue's questions to interview her and it really made a big difference. (She can still be annoying though).
Maisie
Student
Me and my friend had fallen out and were literally fighting in the corridor. We went to Sue and we did a project about mental health. We are back being best mates and even did a presentation to the headteacher.
Sue helped us say what we needed to say and understand each other's point of view. We'd never have done that on our own.