TEEN Group Programme based in Belfast
TESSA and Family Routes are excited to announce Working Things Out Programme in collaboration with Holywood Family Trust and Parent Plus. Aimed at helping young people focus on developing skills and techinques to boost their emotional health and wellbeing
The Working Things Out programme aims to help young people build communication and conflict resolution skills in order to overcome mental health problems and to improve their relationships within their families, in school and in the community.
The programme sessions are designed around a DVD containing personal stories of adolescents who have coped with challenging mental health issues such as, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Self-harm and Suicide, as well as issues such as, Bullying, School Pressures, and Conflict with Parents. The stories offer advice on how to cope and what young people can do to help themselves.
With a Youth Club vibe, this course will offer fantastic opportunities to engage with peers, explore challenges and simply be themselves in a safe, supportive environment.
This programme is suitable for young people aged 13 – 18 years
Topics include:
- Getting Along with parents /carers – Improving family relationships.
- Stop and Think – The key to solving problems.
- Listening, talking and resolving conflicts.
- Managing feeling down- Things I can do to help myself.
- Taking Charge – Developing helpful thinking strategies.
- Keeping Your Cool – Dealing with anger and conflict.
- Communicating Well – For building positive relationships.
The course will be tailored to the group so may not cover all topics.
When: Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th January, 10th, 17th and 24th February 2026
Time: 7.00-8.30pm
Where: Family Routes Office space, 18 Heron Road, Belfast BT3 9LE
Cost: £25 per family
