Overview
A monthly group for adopted children (age 5 -16), building social skills through different forms of art.
We have play therapist Stephanie Ollis, music therapist Julia Mantell, and Amy Trigwell Jones from The Corn Exchange joining us.
The children will be split into age groups (age 5-11 and age 12-16).
This month we have a fun and creative introductory drama and storytelling workshop for the 12-16 age group, led by Amy Trigwell Jones from the Corn Exchange, Newbury. The session will explore imagination and offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with other adopted teens though drama based activities and story-telling. No previous drama experience is needed, just a willingness to join in and have fun!
Parents are required to stay for the duration of the session in the room next door where we will hold our Adopter’s Support Group. You can attend the Adopter’s Support Group without a child attending Let’s Get Creative.
Please make sure you book a ticket for the child(ren) attending, and the parent/carer(s).
We are very grateful to Children in Need, The National Lottery Community Fund, and Adoption England for supporting this project.
Event outline
Let's Get Creative! offers:
- A play therapist
- Extensive experience in attachment and therapeutic arts
Come along and:
- Have fun
- Make new friends
- Feel less isolated
Facilitators
Zobia Kalim
Director of Family Services
Zobia is a Specialist Parenting Practitioner with extensive experience and training in developing and delivering programs for families of children with special needs, including those who have experienced early life trauma. Since 2003, she has worked across the UK to provide valuable support and guidance to these families. Zobia’s personal experience as a mother of two special needs children, including an adopted child, gives her a deep, empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by families.
Mariam Kalim
CYP Support Workser
Mariam volunteered as a CYP mentor for various groups at PSC, which helped her gain valuable skills and experience before taking on more responsibility in a staff role. Being neurodivergent and adopted, she has experienced various challenges growing up and is passionate about supporting others. Mariam is studying Health and Social Care in college and is dedicated to developing her career as a nurse in the future.
Attending details
Parents are required to stay for the duration of the session in the room next door where we will hold our Adopter’s Support Group. Even if you choose not to join in with the group you must book a support group ticket. This is so we know who is onsite, for fire and safety compliance, and so we can inform all should a subsequent health issue be notified to us.
You can attend the Adopter’s Support Group without a child attending Let’s Get Creative.
Please let us know if you book places and then cannot attend so we can allocate your places to waiting families.
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