We understand that just like adults, young people who have lost someone important may find themselves struggling with a powerful range of emotions.
Sometimes they can find it difficult to express their grief in words. Or they might find the idea of 1-1 counselling too daunting and would prefer to use other non-talking means.
It taught me I could still feel happiness, friendship and love
It taught me I could still feel happiness, friendship and love
Our Non-Talking Therapy programme - the Mollitiam Project - offers 8 weeks of group therapy for young people (8-17yrs) who have been significantly affected by the traumatic bereavement of a parent, carer or sibling. Their bereavement may have occurred at any time in the past.
The Therapy is available free of charge to young people who are registered with a GP practice in Derby city or the southern Derbyshire area, or who have used our services.
The Therapy includes a programme of 8 weekly sessions held at the hospice on a Tuesday, 5.30-7.30 pm.
Groups are made up of between 6-12 young people and include:
- Expressive activities such as animal therapy, drumming therapy, art therapy, yoga therapy and complementary therapy
- Educational activities on understanding grief and managing feelings better
- The creation of a personal journal to record the highlights of the programme
How to make a referral
We welcome referrals from parents or carers, GPs or other professionals, or self-referrals by young people aged 13yrs+.
For further information, please contact the Counselling and Emotional Support Service on 0115 949 6944 - CESadmin@treetopshospice.org.uk
