Social Services & Private Fostering Agencies
Social Services
Social services can often find It difficult to access services for children, young people and their families. We are able to offer family therapy for Individual families at social services offices or other suitable venues In which families will be given the opportunity to talk about their difficulties and be encouraged to open up other possibilities for change. Wendy Is a qualified senior practitioner/social worker with front line experience and Is aware of the range of Issues that families find themselves In and how the professional system can sometimes feel 'stuck'.
As well as working directly with families we are also able to offer consultation to Individual workers who may want to discuss families they are working with and feel an observer perspective may help them to move forwards.
Research Is now suggesting that children suffer trauma through their earlier experiences which can go largely undiagnosed but which can lead to substance or alcohol abuse or depression. At futureminds we are all trained In the use of the rewind/VK technique which can help children let go of earlier trauma and lead to more positive self Image which In turn can lead to positive changes In behaviour.
Private Fostering Agencies
Private fostering agencies are often working with some of the most challenging children and find that accessing mainstream services difficult and Involving long waiting lists. Children and their Carers need Immediate help In order to sustain placements as with each placement breakdown a child's behaviour will get worse. We are able to offer consultation to foster carers and professionals as well as direct work with the children and family therapy with the child and carers.
We are also able to offer training on a wide range of mental health Issues to help Increase the skills and knowledge of the carers and professionals Involved and to help plan for possible challenging behaviour/placements.