All About Me is a one to one mentoring programme for children who have experienced trauma linked to domestic abuse. Each needs-led mentoring session focuses on an interactive activity which helps to develop confidence and self-esteem.
Who is it for?
The All About Me Programme is open to children who are between the ages of five and eleven who are victims of domestic abuse.
How is it run?
We adopt a flexible approach with our one to one sessions, and can run in a number of different venues including schools and children centres as well as remotely over Zoom.
Overview
Traumatised children may feel that the world is an uncertain and unpredictable place. These children can become socially isolated and develop difficulties with relating to, or empathising with, others. A lack of emotional competence can leave them confused and without the necessary abilities to perform self-soothing exercises. This in turn may lead to negative relationship patterns and poor behavioural adjustments throughout their lives.
645 children were supported by us through our All About Me programme
What are the aims?
- To help children increase self-esteem
- To increase emotional literacy, and increase emotional understanding and empathy
- To assist children in recognising their physical and emotional reactions to difficult situations
- To encourage children to develop confident behaviour that shows caring and respect to others
- To help children develop coping strategies through engaging in fun activities which target the above objectives
91% of children confirmed they now understand safe and healthy relationships