Children and teenagers express their feelings and emotions differently to adults. Depending on their ages and stages is how they will communicate what is happening in their world. It is up to adults to look and listen for the clues and to help children to express themselves. For children and teenagers who have suffered any type of trauma, research would state that the brain is affected and this can lead to a difficulty in the areas of emotional expression, behaviours, sensory processing, concentration and relationship building and sustaining those relationships.

What we do!

Children and Teenagers are referred to our service due to the impact of a number of issues such as;

• Domestic Abuse

• Bereavement

• Abuse or Neglect

• Parental Separation.

• School based issues such as bullying

• Anxiety

• Low self-esteem/confidence

• Trauma

• Being in Care

• Inability to manage and express their emotions and feelings appropriately

• Parental mental health

• Parental substance abuse

• Homelessness

• Advocacy

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How we do it!

Through the medium of evidence-based programmes the Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service use the therapies and techniques listed below with children and teens.

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Evidence Based Programmes

-What is evidence-based programmes?

https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/Tusla_What_Works_in_Family_Support.pdf

 

Play Therapy

-What is Play Therapy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Jqj3WrrRU

 

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

-What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral

 

Systemic Therapy

-What is Systemic Therapy?

https://www.mindandbodyworks.com/cms/services/family-systemic-therapy/

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• Rainbow tray

• Rainy day activity

• Painting activity

• Play dough

• Cardboard box

• Baking with kids

• Water play

• Pillowcase hopper

• Fun activities for children

• Sharing a hug