Connect To Grow

Connect to Grow is a group for parents and adults who self-identify as having experienced a childhood trauma. Childhood trauma is defined as exposure to multiple traumatic events and/or long-term exposure to traumatic events. The effects of this vary from person to person but can lead to isolation, feelings of shame and an inability to respond to their emotions in a way that feels positive / sustainable.

Connect to Grow provides a safe space where people can come together to:

• Increase social contact
• Provide a sense of belonging and being together with others who have similar experiences
• Empower individuals to be able to understand and respond to their experiences.
• Provide individuals with tools and techniques to make changes and develop healthier ways of managing mental wellbeing and relationships.

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What we offer

Weekly cuppa-and-chat group that will also include a variety of creative activities to support growth and build a community. Creative activities may include mindfulness, writing, arts crafts and group members will be empowered to shape the focus of the sessions. These sessions will be delivered during the daytime during school hours.

Monthly twilight workshops for people to access who are unable to attend a daytime group. These will be a focused session around a variety of themes including healthy relationships, boundary setting, self-care, mindfulness, impact of trauma, triggers and coping strategies.

Once-a-month digital learning activity that can be accessed remotely, available to download and complete at a convenient time.

Where will sessions take place:

Barca-Leeds, Manor House, 259 Upper Town Street, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 3JT  

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