Jaya’s story*

““It’s been great to see Jaya’s progress! The relationship Jaya and Lauren built enabled Jaya to engage really well with the creative activities and also gave Jaya the confidence to create and choreograph her own Dance routines.”

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Sophie’s story*

“I am happy all day when I know Rebecca is coming and always happy when she’s with me.”

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Harry’s story*

“I feel confident, focused, excited and calm… this isn’t where I expected to be.”

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Yasin’s story*

“Having started the process not leaving his bedroom, it is clear Yasin has come on
leaps and bounds.”

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Faye’s story*

“A trip to London with Sophie would be my perfect day.”

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Eryka’s story*

“I feel like I’m building a bond with you.”

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Alisha’s story*

“Alisha rated the session 10 out of 10 and asked to take the fairground we had made home. She didn’t want to go to afternoon break today and wanted to stay with me!”

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Samantha’s story*

“A pivotal moment in Samantha’s journey was when she invited another young
person from the residential home to our creative mentoring sessions.”

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Kevin’s story*

“… but I am a good kid!”

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Olivia’s story

“Olivia came in very closed off – but as soon as she started her art she immediately became engaged.”

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Paul’s story*

“I appreciate the fact you are honest with me.”

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Aaliyah’s story*

“I’ve realised I can actually take really good pictures! I have learnt new things like how to book trains and get around visiting cities and places which is super exciting. I have built up confidence in myself to be able to explore more.”

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Toby’s story*

“Confidence grew over the sessions and Toby was never shy about talking about his interests, becoming more confident sharing how he felt – for example, about his dad or being worried about going to secondary school.”

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Simon & Theodore’s story*

“I’ll tell you what… my art skills have been so much better since I started this course!”

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Thomas’s story*

“She’s actually done more than what a therapist has done for me. She’s just helped me out a lot.”

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Samuel’s story*

“There was a change that instead of him being more passive he would become very, very active about his thinking and what he thought about things. That was a huge change.”

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Rhiannon’s story

“I didn’t move the whole time! It was amazing, I want to go again, but it’s not on any more.”

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Leo’s story*

“She is just what we were hoping for from a Creative Mentor and they are a perfect
fit. I just wanted to let you know how much her support is valued and how great we think she is.”

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