For some children life story work is essential to help them understand who they are, where they come from, what's happened and why. Being able to make sense of their past, as well as to explore their present and future is the main focus of our life story work.
Life story work has traditionally been used for adopted children, or those in long term placements away from their birth families. We believe it can also be effective in an endless list of situations for many different children. The narrative a child holds about any significant event plays a role in shaping them throughout their lives and life story work can be used effectively to help them make sense and understand their journey so far.
The aims and outcomes of life story work with any child are for them to develop at their own pace and in an age appropriate way, some understanding and acceptance of their life history, their present and their future which will equip them with the tools for a more positive and healthy self-identity.
Our 'How It Looks To Me' programme might be more suitable. Please reach out to discuss. You can read more about that here: How It Looks To Me
Where: At home, in school, in the community, at one of our family rooms or in a location nearer to you.
How Much: Private Funded - Our life story work is charged per session which are booked weekly or fortnightly depending on the development and engagement with the child.
For Agency funded work please email us to get in touch where we can provide a quote.
office@southwestfamilyservices.com
Timescales: Life story work is a progressive piece of work. It will always start with research and preparation work, then some time getting to know the child informally before delving into the actual work. For many children this is 8 - 10 sessions, but for others it can be much longer.
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