Upcoming Programmes
Discover You!
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28th & 29th October
11 - 5pm
The Hub @ Witney
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This programme is for anyone aged 18 - 25 who would like to discover more about themselves and develop skills and tools to help them become more resilient.
In particular this programme might be helpful for people who are unsure about their identity or who feel that they struggle in managing times of adversity.
This would would also be helpful for those who support friends experiencing this.
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This is a two day programme run by facilitators who have both lived and learned experience.
Together with the facilitators you will explore what is meant by the term identity, develop an understanding of resilience and cultivate problem solving skills through fun and engaging activities.
This will help you to build confidence in your decision making, and consider the importance of self-acceptance.
The programme is completely free and run in partnership with Aspire.
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‘Justina and Rebecca really knew their stuff, the course was well structured and really interesting, it's made me be able to view things related to my identity in a more positive way.’ - Previous Participant
We have already had really positive feedback about how much they enjoyed it and how helpful they have found it. - Pam Granger, Aspire
The programme pushed me to think that I can't hide behind a shell. Doing these activities has helped. I never used to go out and try new things but have now started to a little bit more. - Previous Participant
Supporting Children and Young People who self harm
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Weekly on Wednesday for 5 weeks starting on 6th November from 10 - 12pm
Witney, Mary and Martha Rooms, High Street Methodist Church
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This programme is for parents, carers and professionals who live with and/or support a young person between the ages of 4 -25 who is self harming or at risk of self harm behaviours.
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Together with facilitators who have both lived experience and learned expertise you explore what sits behind self harming behaviours, how to support the children and young people in our lives when they self harm, how to manage risks and what other, healthier strategies we could support them to use.
This programme may be useful to parent, carers, adult family members, teachers, youth workers, and clinicians.
The programme will take place over the course of 5 weeks and there will be opportunities to connect with others on the programme also supporting young people experiencing similar struggles.
The programme is free of charge.
We also run programmes within schools, colleges and community groups.
If you would like to find out more about this then please contact us
hello@oxfordshirediscovery.co.uk
“You helped ( ... ) understand her feelings more and shared positive strategies to help deal with them and not be afraid to ask for help when something happens.”
“Its the first time our family feels supported”
“[He] said it was one of the best experiences of his life and that he’s made a whole new set of friends.”
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We’re profoundly grateful that he had this experience.”
“‘I never used to go out and try new things but have now started to a little bit more. I feel proud of what I have achieved’.
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“My daughter really enjoyed the course! She was sad when it ended in fact. So just want to say a big thank you to everyone who is involved in running this course!”
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A programme for children aged 7-10 years old who may be self harming or struggling to cope with their emotions.
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A programme for children aged 7 -10 years old helping them explore how to create and maintain their wellbeing.
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A programme for young people aged 12-14 who are looking to reflect on their coping strategies and explore more ways to cope with life’s challenges.
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A programme for young adults aged 18-25 who are looking to explore safer ways to cope with their mental health.
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A programme for 18 - 25 year olds to exploring identity, resilience and reflection to support their wellbeing.
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A programme for parents, carers and other adult allies (including professionals) who are supporting a child or young person who self harms.