Wellbeing Programme

All client led

We offer various activities from creative to mental health & well being. We'll be hosting our activities and events online and at venues like Community Hubs and other Community Spaces to make them accessible to those who need it. Our sessions range from Yoga, Therapeutic Art, Drama, Art, Gardening, Neurological Support Crafts, Theatre, Photography and more. We are also looking to get our clients trained on different skills. If English isn't your first language, we're also looking to support by offering English learning to improve their reading, writing and spelling. 

1-2-1 Booked Gateway Sessions (Accredited)

We offer 5 x 1-2-1 Booked Sessions with Peer Mentors who are trained to offer the Gateway Programme. This is an additional service provided for our clients. The sessions are covered over 10 weeks which gives time for the client to reflect during each sessions. We are the only organisation offering this programme. It's a great way for clients to open up about their abuse by using fictional characters. This means we don't have to speak about their experiences directly.  



Session 1 Myths and Facts

Creates a safe environment and begins the process of working together by identifying agreed guidelines for the sessions. A fictional family is developed consisting of parents and three children of different ages which serves as a lens through which to view controlling/abusive relationships assisting the learning process and safeguarding privacy of personal experiences. 

This session begins to develop an understanding of abuse within relationships by considering the definition and scale of domestic abuse followed by an exploration of attitudes/beliefs and myths which can support abuse within intimate relationships. Beliefs that surround equal relationships are considered to raise awareness and begin creating a shift away from minimisation and denial within controlling relationships.

Session 2 Cycle of Control 

Supports service users to consider different forms of abuse and the range of tactics used to exert control within relationships. The fictional family characters provide a safe vehicle to discuss and recognise abusive/non-abusive behaviours focusing on consideration of where the responsibility for the use of controlling and abusive behaviour lies. The session explores the impact an abusive relationship may have on the non-abusive fictional characters health, behaviours beliefs, and emotions. Behaviours exhibited in an equal relationship forms a discussion on which to close the session.   

Session 3 Families 

Considers the impact of an abusive environment on parenting skills and children of varying ages, the use of the fictional family is crucial in this session. The general needs of all children and young people are discussed and noted before, moving on to consider the impact domestic abuse may have on parenting skills. Children’s characters from the fictional family are used to identify the impact of living in an environment where domestic abuse exists, specifically focusing on children’s  health, behaviours, emotions and beliefs. The session concludes with reflection on children’s resilience and practical ways of supporting children who are/have been exposed to domestic abuse. 

Session 4 Why is it hard to leave and safety planning? 

Considers the complex reasons why people find it hard to leave controlling relationships. The fictional family is used to explore the way in which beliefs, assumptions, myths and extended family may contribute to the difficulties faced by those who experience abusive relationships. A case study is used to consider safety planning/legal remedies for staying safe when staying or leaving abusive relationships. 

Session 5 Moving Forward

Considers and reinforces coping strategies for everyday living within and after a controlling relationship. Potential early warning signs in new relationships are considered and how to end a new relationship safely. 

The session re-caps previous sessions from a different view point which helps to embed learning and knowledge, this session provides an opportunity to discuss and recognise service user strengths and consider how far the service user has come. 

Local information/resources for future options and choices to support next steps and specialist support networks are considered.