Family Wellbeing Day – Share Centre

Family wellbeing day Share centre

TESSA and Family Routes are excited to announce a Family Wellbeing event being hosted at the SHARE Centre in Enniskillen. This is open to all families who have adopted child(ren) living in Northern Ireland. It will be a lovely opportunity to connect with other families, chat about TESSA services and enjoy a fun day out before the return to school.

Who can come along?
This event is open to all families with at least one adopted child. Activities are suitable for those aged 8+.

The venue has a range of activities available for parents and younger siblings including Mindfulness sessions provided by TESSA, indoor swimming sessions (at own cost) and lovely outdoor settings for picnics and play.

What can you do?

  • 2 hour water based activities: Stand up paddle boarding and Canoeing 11am – 1pm
  • 2 hour land based activities: Archery and Climbing 2pm – 4pm
  • Mindfulness drop in sessions in the afternoon
  • Enjoy the lovely surroundings to have a packed lunch or avail of a hot meal in the on site café.

All wet gear and safety equipment will be provided.

When?
Saturday 17th August 10.45am – 4.00pm

Where?
SHARE Centre, 221 Lisnaskea Road, Enniskillen BT92 0JZ

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.

Teens Celebration

Teens celebration flyer

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.

QR Code for TESSA Teens Celebration Event

Climb It

Climb it - Tessa teens

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

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

Fill in the referral form: Click here.

Beat Club

Tessa Teens - Beat Club

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.

Family Wellbeing Events

Family Wellbeing Events

TESSA and Family Routes are excited to announce three Family Wellbeing Events hosted by Joe from the Gathering Drum.  These sessions will take the form of a Drumming Circle using a variety of different instruments and is open to parents and children over the age of 5.  Joe has a wealth of experience in working with participants of all ages and regularly leads family group sessions. 

There will be opportunities for families to connect, beat some drums and create some noise together.  

Places will be limited so please only apply for one event.  Following registration, we will be in touch to confirm your place.

Please click the button and fill in the form to sign up: 

Saturday 27th April @ Moira Lakes, 32b Old Church Lane, Aghalee, Craigavon BT67 0EY  1.15-3.15pm  
Saturday 18th May @ Hans Sloane Education and Visitor Centre, 23 High Street, Killyleigh BT30 9QF   1.15-3.15pm 
Saturday 8th June @ Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast BT14 6EG 1.15-3.15pm

GDPR Statement: TESSA and Family routes collect data from the form for the purpose of contacting you with details about the programme and may retain your details for future events in line with our data protection policy. Should you have any questions about this please do not hesitate to contact us. 

‘Play It’

TESSA and Family Routes are excited to announce ‘Play It’ a space for young people to connect with each other, learning new skills and create together. This will include fun and engaging rhythmic musical activities to support social and emotional development. 

Please click the button to sign up


Venue: Online
Day: Tuesday
Dates: 30th April, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th May, 4th June 
Time: 5.30-6.30pm

GDPR Statement: TESSA and Family routes collect data from the form for the purpose of contacting you with details about the programme and may retain your details for future events in line with our data protection policy. Should you have any questions about this please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Love and Rage – Parenting Course

Love & Rage Parenting Course

Why are so many adopted children verbally or physically aggressive?
What are they communicating through their behaviour?
What is the impact of living with a traumatised child?
How do we stay calm in the face of our children’s overwhelmed and overwhelming emotions?

Love and Rage is a four-week programme offered by TESSA/Family Routes for parents of adopted children to explore these frequently asked questions. This course is aimed at parents of children who are struggling to handle and process their big emotions such as rage and anger.

Please fill in the form below to sign up to the next course:

Venue: Roe Valley Therapy Centre, Limavady, 101A Irish Green Street, Limavady BT49 9AA
Dates: 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th April 2024 10:30am – 1:30pm

Places are limited so please complete the booking form soon and we’ll be in touch to confirm your place.

Scan the QR code or click the link to book.

Click here to book.