1 August 2022
Parents and children can get involved in summer wellbeing sessions in Darlington in August.
The summer holidays offer an opportunity to recharge, but some young people may find themselves bored and struggling without the structure or support network from school.
The Darlington mental health support team (MHST) from Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are offering a variety of free workshops and activities in the Darlington Arena, Neasham Road, Darlington, DL2 1DL, for children who might struggle with their wellbeing throughout the holidays.
The activities will be available for up to 25 children per activity and are a chance for children to meet other young people, get creative and learn some new skills in a relaxed environment.
What’s on?
These activities are available for young people in year 6 to year 8 from 10am – 12.30pm:
- 3 August – Beating boredom: team games, quizzes, ultimate mindfulness activities
- 10 August – Working hard/dreaming big: creating mood boards or scrapbooks and grateful stones
- 17 August – Go getter: making positivity jars and bookmarks
- 24 August – Elite me: creating and crafting wellbeing boxes with stress balls, recipes, and glitter jars
Availability will be first come, first served up to a maximum of 25. Booking isn’t essential but to ensure that you have a place email tewv.mhstdarlington@nhs.net or call 07500 799524. Get in touch to find out more.
There are also drop-in sessions available for parents and carers of young people in years 4 to 8, struggling with feelings of anxiety, fears or worries.
The sessions will give information on a parent-led CBT course can help children who:
- Struggle to sleep on their own
- Avoid certain places/situations
- Find it hard to speak up in class
- Struggle to get in to school on a morning (but still manage to go most of the time)
- Have a specific fear or something
- Experience lots of worries
- Are scared to sleep over at someone else’s house
If you would like to find out more about the course and how to get support for your child, come along on:
Wednesday 10 August
- Drop-in anytime from 1.45pm – 4.15pm with presentations running 2pm to 3pm
Thursday 25 August
- Drop-in anytime from 9.45am – 12.15pm with presentations running 10am to 11am
The presentations will give more information about the course.
Email: tewv.mhstdarlington@nhs.net or call 07500 799524 to find out more and a book a place.
Worried about transport costs?
This summer, up to three children aged 11 or under can travel for free on buses in Darlington, when accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over with a valid ticket or pass. The offer is available all day, every day, right through the school holidays until Sunday 4 September. For more information about this offer, visit Kids go free by bus this summer – Darlington.
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