Interventions and Support Available in School
Drawing and Talking is a therapeutic method of working with children on a 1:1 basis. Drawing enables a child to express, in a visual form, worries and preoccupations from deep in the mind which they may not be able to talk about. Their drawings enable symbolic and safe expression of worries which they may be unaware of on a conscious level. The Drawing and Talking process therefore gives the child a feeling of control in a confidential and safe environment whereby they are able to come to a symbolic resolution to their worries.
Drawing and Talking has benefited a number of pupils in school and can support children with a range of difficulties including, but not limited to; anxieties; managing their emotions; loss and separation; trauma; and transition. Ms Hampson is fully trained to deliver Drawing and Talking in school. Therefore, if you feel your child would benefit from such intervention please contact our Senior Wellbeing Manager for more information.
Following two years at Cumbria University, Ms Hampson has successfully completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. This means we are now able to offer counselling support within school for both our pupils and parents.
Social and Emotional Wellbeing support links for parents
Lancashire County Council have developed a list of useful resources to help parents reassure their children at home. We have included this list below should any of our families require any additional assistance