Children should not have to face mental health problems alone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWU8aA9bZfE Going through a crisis? Get urgent help (place2be.org.uk) Support for children & young adults with special needs & disabilities @ KCA: We offer two different types of free therapies: Creative Therapy and a Counselling service both run by fully qualified and experienced professionals. FindContinueContinue reading “Children’s Mental Health Week 2023”
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Parent Workshop: Understanding disability diagnosis and behaviour
Ian Hall, Neurodevelopmental Specialist Crisis Practitioner from CAMHS is delivering a workshop for parents at KCA, discussing diagnosis and acceptance. We will learn about mental health and sexualised behaviours. Workshop Topics: Accepting diagnosis and dealing with unwanted attention Mental health and disability Understanding young adults sexualised behaviour. When: Tuesday 18 April, 2023 at 10:30 toContinueContinue reading “Parent Workshop: Understanding disability diagnosis and behaviour”
Parent Workshop: Health development in children with special needs & disabilities
Ian Hall, Neurodevelopmental Specialist Crisis Practitioner from CAMHS is delivering a workshop for parents at KCA, exploring common health development issues in children with special needs and disabilities. Workshop Topics: Does your child have problems eating? How hard is to help your child when they have dental problems? How you can help your child withContinueContinue reading “Parent Workshop: Health development in children with special needs & disabilities”
Parent Yoga Sessions
Yoga sessions for parents with World of children’s yoga Yoga looks after the whole of you: your physical health, mental health, your emotional health. We partner with World of children’s yoga to deliver sessions at KCA and we encourage parents to attend. You can attend on your own or with your children. We encourage dadsContinueContinue reading “Parent Yoga Sessions”
Parent Workshop – KCA Services Q&A with Ilias Kostalas
We would like to invite to a coffee morning with Ilias Kostalas, Head of Children & Families. Join us in person or via Zoom in a conversation about KCA’s services including: -Children & young adults services -Family Services -Creative Therapy & Counselling Services – We want to hear from you about parent participation & howContinueContinue reading “Parent Workshop – KCA Services Q&A with Ilias Kostalas”
Getting Help For My Child’s Mental Health | YoungMinds
Read our information and advice on accessing mental health services and finding the right support for your child. YoungMindshttps://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/getting-help-for-your-child/ You are not aloneHowever you’re feeling right now, things can get better
Parent Workshop Thursday 13 October. Reaching Out/ Coping.
Join us for in-depth journey discussing: Are your coping skills good? Do you just get on with things by yourself? Do others rely on you to sort everything? When: Thursday 13 October, 2022 at 10:30am Where: Zoom-online Delivered by: Kathy O’Connor -KCA’s therapist for more information please email family.service@kidscanachieve.co.uk
Parent Workshop 29/09/2022 Sleeping problems in children with learning disabilities
Come and join us for in-depth journey discussing:-What is a sleeping problem-The impact of sleep problems-What is the cause of the sleep problem-And how you can help your child sleep Session 10.30am to 12.30pm at KCA (in person, free car park). The workshop is delivered by Ian Hall, Clinical Nurse Specialist. Free access and refreshmentsContinueContinue reading “Parent Workshop 29/09/2022 Sleeping problems in children with learning disabilities”
How to talk to children about war
Social media, news and conversations between adults mean that other children around the world – those not close by or directly affected by war – are also very aware of the crisis. Many are frightened and don’t know what to expect. They have questions. So, to help parents, family and care-givers navigate the overwhelming taskContinueContinue reading “How to talk to children about war”
Creative Therapy
“Being creative can increase positive emotions, lesson depressive symptoms, reduce stress, decrease anxiety….” (Dr. Cathy Malchiodi 2015) At KCA, families have been accessing Creative Therapy and Counselling for many years. The Creative Therapy team use a range of art materials and objects to help and enhance expression of inner experience within a therapy session. WorkingContinueContinue reading “Creative Therapy”