Groupwork
Group programmes
We provide group work opportunities for young people identified through individual, one to one sessions.
Many of the young people have low self-esteem and confidence as well as coming from families who are disengaged and have little access (if any) to constructive recreational activities.
Working and socialising as a team to overcome outdoor challenges, the young people were looking for alternative ways to spend their days, as well as experiencing the benefits of spending time amongst nature and exploring the outdoors. There is a focus on how integrating outdoors and nature into your daily life can improve your physical and mental wellbeing.
Residentials
The young people who have gone on a residential have played an active and respected role in the decision-making process. Together we agreed on a plan and working within the budget we confirmed accommodation, booked activity providers, completed a food shop and finalised full details of the residential. This process developed their ability to work in a team, their social and communication skills and ensured that they felt included and had a sense of ownership of the whole trip.
The young people had to provide good peer support, encourage each other when they were trying something new, learn to communicate and build on positive relationships. Each activity was an opportunity to increase their confidence and self-esteem, pushing them out with their comfort zones and challenging the group productively.