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OUR PROJECTS
Below are our current and previous projects. We are also open to
designing new bespoke projects to meet specific needs.
CURRENT PROJECTS
ARTS THERAPY SERVICE
We provide face to face and online arts therapy sessions for children and young people in Exeter with referrals welcome from across Devon. We offer funded places whenever we can thanks to donations and grants and particularly for those on lower incomes. We can also be purchased through local authorities, schools and adoption services. All our Arts Therapists are qualified and professionally registered.
BY YOUR SIDE: EXTENDED ARTS THERAPY PROGRAMME TO REDUCE RISK
An extended series of arts therapy sessions for young people who present as more at risk of signifiant self harm or suicidal thoughts. This programme offers individual sessions leading to a supportive group. We can also invite family members to sessions, if the young person would like, with a focus on safety planning and improving dialogue. We are open for referrals for January 2025 and have limited grant funded places to offer. We require your G.P to support the application.
PROGRESSIONS: ARTS THERAPY TO HELP WITH ENGAGING IN EDUCATION
We offer arts therapy sessions which focus on helping young people to name, explore and overcome their unique challenges when faced with difficulties returning to school or changing schools. This is usually over 8-16 sessions and often explores understanding anxiety, improving confidence to speak out, recovery from bullying or other negative experiences and supported communication with the school to help with inclusion and feeling more comfortable back in the classroom. Please contact an initial discussion and a quote.
ARTS TOGETHER SOCIAL GROUP
We are open to applications for this supportive and nurturing arts skills group which is all about building confidence in peer group relationships whilst learning and having fun being creative together at your one level. No previous experience of the arts is required. For 10-16 year olds.
Anxiety & Me online arts therapy
A programme of one to one online arts therapy sessions to help young people better understand and navigate their own anxiety. Currently full, open to holding a small waiting list. We have been supported by government funding, Devon Community Foundation and the Self Heal Association.
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
Frame of Mind mindful photography project
An online short course of early evening sessions run by a professional photographer and an art therapist to learn some photography tips as well as how we can use photography for wellbeing. This includes a visit to the RAMM in Exeter, our partner for this project. All you need is a cameraphone. Contact us for details about our next group.
Art Therapy & Mentoring
A series of 9 art therapy sessions, followed by 9 sessions with a youth mentor. This project helps young people and young adults address their confidence and any barriers to employment, especially those around mental health. Spaces currently available. Funding is thanks to the European Social Fund.
LGBTQ+ art
therapy group
A group for young people who would like a safe and creative space to explore their thoughts and feelings around gender, sexuality and/or identity with others. Facilitated by arts therapists. Currently full, open to holding a waiting list for future groups. Funded by The Elmgrant Trust.
Coming to Terms art therapy group
An art therapy group in Exeter for teenagers who would like a safe and creative space to process their experience of the Covid-19 pandemic. This programme completed in February 2022. Fully funded thanks to Devon County Council. Contact us to join a waiting list for future groups.
