Play It

Play It TESSA family sessions

TESSA in partnership with Neil Foster Music are providing Family Wellbeing sessions throughout November and January.

Participants do not need any musical ability. They will gain experience with a range of instruments and styles of music. The group leader will utilise music as a therapeutic tool to promote emotional healing, social interaction, and personal growth among participants.

Each session will be different so participants can sign up for one or two sessions, or all five.

Sessions open adoptive parents, adoptees and other children living in the household. All participants should be 6+

Dates:
Thursday 20th and 27th November 2025, 8th, 15th and 22nd January 2026 *booking will close 2 weeks before each date *

Time: 5.30-7.30pm

Venue: Family Routes Office, 18 Heron Road, Belfast BT3 9LE

Investment: £10 per family per session (£30 per family if booking for all 5 sessions)(non refundable) Fee must be paid via Bank Transfer upon offer of place.

Creative Connections

Creative Connections

TESSA and Family Routes are excited to introduce a unique family event to help parents and teens get on the same wave length!

Take a break, unwind, and get creative together!

This relaxing, hands-on workshop is all about slowing down, having fun, and connecting through art and wellbeing.

We’ll start with a gentle relaxation to help everyone settle in, then dive into creative activities that are suitable for all abilities. There’s time for stories, chatting about your artwork, and enjoying the feel-good buzz of creating something together.

Relax, create, and connect — the perfect mix for parents and teens to feel closer and happier!

Who can come along?
This event is open to all adoptive parents with their teens aged 12+

When?
Saturday 15th November 2025 10am – 1pm

Where?
Apex Music Centre, 2C Park Avenue, Cookstown BT80 8AH

Cost? £10 per family.