Changing Places ParentsOct11

CHANGING PLACES Helping Young People establish Healthy relationships

Information for Parents

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CHANGING PLACES

What is it?

Changing Places has been running in Cheshire East since 2005. The course is 10 sessions plus 3 pre group and 3 post group sessions.

Each session is 1-2 hours long, it can be run in a group or one to one There are NO lectures ,It is an interactive relaxed atmosphere where EVERYONE has a chance to speak and learn.

Young people who complete the course report:  More Confidence  Feeling Calmer  Being Happier  Having Fewer Arguments

Why is it needed?

Changing Places Programme

It is designed to support Young People by building up their confidence and improving their relationships. We offer young people alternatives to VIOLENCE to try to solve lives problems. Young people who have attended the programme say it gives them a place to talk openly and honestly  Session 1 Beliefs what is important to you?  Session 2 What is over the Line?  Session 3 Seeing Things From Both sides  Session 4 Temper Temper

 Session 5 Stop and Listen to Yourself  Session 6 Predicting the Future  Session 7 Accepting Responsibility  Session 8 How to get on even when you Disagree  Session 9 Talk Your Way Out of It  Session 10 Looking to the Future Who is the Course for?

Who delivers it?

Where does it run?

How long is it?

Who would refer?

How to refer?

What does it cost?

Who to contact?

Young People in Cheshire area, Age 14-21 Years The programme is coordinated by Crewe Women’s Aid and delivered by a range of partners across Cheshire East Domestic Abuse Partnership.

At different venues across Cheshire East 2 hours per week for 10 weeks plus 3 pre group and 3 post group sessions.

Anyone working with survivors of domestic abuse. We also accept self referrals for this course Using the short referral form on our website www.crewewa.org.uk/refer, by emailing michelle@crewewa.org.uk or calling the office on 01270 250390/ 07809480139 This course is free Contact Michelle Richards, Children’s Interventions Coordinator at michelle@crewewa.org.uk or calling the office on 01270 250390/ 07809480139

Contact: Michelle Richards – Children’s Interventions Coordinator At Crewe Women’s Aid 01270 250391 michelle@crewewa.org.uk

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