Mental Health Support From Holding Space
Supporting families struggling with anxiety and stress during Covid-19
Working with Eastbourne-based community mental health charity Holding Space and developed in partnership with voluntary agency 3VA, this Sussex-wide project aims to support parents of seven- to 13-year olds to develop skills to manage their and their children’s anxiety, which is on the increase due to Covid-19. Families can self-refer or referrals can be made through schools, colleges or other organisations for the free six-week programme led by an experienced trainer and therapist. Alongside this parental programme, SLN has commissioned Holding Space to deliver low-cost confidential counselling for seven to 16-year olds across the region, as well as one-to-one phone support with a trained facilitator or counsellor.
This project builds on Holding Space's earlier work alongside Seaford Youth Counselling Project to offer counselling support for families struggling with mental health issues during the first 2020 lockdown. Emergency support, weekly sessions via phone and Zoom, and routes into longer-term mental health support were provided, along with coping strategies and activities for parents to do with their children at home. To find out the impact of this work, please read the case study.
For more information on these projects, please see Further Information, visit the Holding Space website or email Holding Space.
Partner: Holding Space and 3VA
Funding source: Uni Connect
SLN contact: Debra Vice-Holt
Duration: January 2021 to June 2021
Events from Holding Space:
Yoga Class from Holding Space - Every Monday from 9.30am to 11.30am
With funding from ActiveSussex/Sport England Holding Space are offering yoga classes to parents/carers who are struggling with their mental health. A gentle, relaxing class suitable for everyone with small numbers in a safe space. There will also be time at the end for refreshments, a chat and to share how we are feeling.
Classes will be led by their Yoga teacher Emma. Any questions you can contact her directly: sunshineyogawithem@gmail.com
Location: Deerfield Centre, 233A Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7NR