Category: Past Events

Pre-teen wellbeing course for ages 7-11

Participants will participate in a fun, practical and gentle approach through shared-experiences with our family of donkeys in a safe and nurturing environment. The course will promote confidence, self-esteem and develop positive well-being whilst encouraging team-working building relationships with each other and the animals. Also, the programme will encourage the participants to connect with each other, build upon their social and emotional skills whilst making friends along the way.

Activities will include caring for and looking after the donkeys, brushing and spending time with them and taking part in activities in the great outdoors with the donkeys as the central learning tool. Also, the participants will take part in a food hunt around the farm determining what’s good for the donkeys to eat and collectively bring the selection of plants together to make a colourful collage which they can take home and cherish.

The programme will conclude with a celebration activity by gathering around the camp fire, toasting marshmallows.

*Please bring with you a snack and a drink, wellie boots, rain coat and wrap up warm in case the weather is changeable.

*Priority will be given to participants who have not engaged in this programme previously.

When:
Fridays 4.30-6.30pm
6th, 13th, 20th and 27th September
4th & 11th October

Where:
Learning in harmony with donkeys, Saintfield.

How do I sign up?
CLICK HERE to fill in the registration form.

TESSA and Family Routes are excited to celebrate the work of the TESSA teens Project, sharing experiences from the past 2 years and celebrating together as a group of Teens and families.

Who can come along?
This event is for anyone with Teens who have benefitted from either 1-1 therapeutic work with TESSA or been a part of our Teen Emotional Health and Wellbeing groups (EFL, Photography, Art, Music, Drumming, Climbing).
Also if you were unable to access these services or are new to TESSA but have teens and are keen to hear about the project please sign up.

Younger siblings are welcome along, Moira Lakes activities are suitable for those aged 5 and over while everyone can avail of the Donkey and Art activities as well as pizza party and treasure hunt.

What can you do?

• Enjoy the activities on offer from Moira Lakes- Stand Up Paddle boarding, Archery, and Swimming. (All wet gear will be provided)
• Access therapeutic options from TESSA therapists and Facilitators – EFL(Learning in Harmony with Donkeys) and Art Therapy
• Explore the treasure hunt around the Lake
• Enjoy some Pizza
• Hear about the project and give their own feedback which will help shape the support provided by TESSA in the future
• Connect with other families with shared experiences

When?
Saturday 7th Sept 11am-3pm

Where?
@ Moira Lakes, 32b Old Church Lane, Aghalee, Craigavon BT67 0EY

How do I sign up?
Scan the QR code or CLICK HERE to fill in the registration form.

Following registration, we will be in touch to confirm your place as places are limited.

Teen programme, taking place in April.

WHEN: Tuesday 9th and Tuesday 16th April 4-6pm

WHERE: Roe Valley Therapy Centre, Limavady

Booking

To book a place on this course, scan the QR code above or click here.

Fill in the referral form: Click here.

A six week climbing programme with a difference, for teens. No experience necessary.

WHEN: Thursdays 6-8pm

16th, 23rd & 30th May

6th, 13th & 20th June 2024.

WHERE: Boulderworld Belfast.

Booking

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Fill in the referral form: Click here.

Teen programme at the Family Routes offices.

WHEN: Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm

10th, 17th & 24th April
8th, 15th & 22nd May 2024

WHERE: Family Routes offices.

Booking

To book a place on this course, scan the QR code above or click here.

Fill in the referral form: click here.