WHAT CHILDREN AND PARENTS SAID :

 ”I’m pleased to report that he’s doing realy well now.  I really believe that having sat in a room with other children going through a similar experience helped him tremendously……………..he certainly learned some useful tools.  He’s no longer afraid to stand up for himself, and as a result bullying seems to be in the past for him now.  Thanks, Helen.  We’re very grateful to have a happy child in the home.” 

(Mother of 9 year old boy)

“I now know how to handle bullying and teasing if it happens at school”
(Girl 9 years)

“I have set my goal as being more friendly to people at school I don’t know and that should help me make more friends. I’ll have a happier life if I have more friends.”
(Boy 11 years)

“I feel more confident and think I can talk more in front of people.”
(Girl 11 years)

“I’m not so nervous about approaching groups.”
(Girl 10 years)

“I know how to get myself out of a bad mood.”
(Boy 11 years)

“I understand how what I think makes a difference to how I feel about things.”
(Boy 12 yrs)

“He’s turned the corner and doesn’t do as much “silly” behaviour with other kids.”
(Parent of boy 7 years)

He told me : “Mum, today I didn’t go to the library, like I normally do, I went into the playground to see who I could find to play with.”
(Parent of boy 7 years)

“We have seen throughout the year a wonderful ‘tricking of sillyness’ on his part which has been fantastic to witness and we remain ever grateful for the inuput of your time with him and myself.  Truely a heartfelt thankyou!” (Mother of 7 year old boy)

“I just feel more confident”
(Girl 10 years)

“I know I’m not like a loser”
(Girl 8 years)

“The teasing’s not as bad now and if it happens, I just know how to handle it”
(Boy 11 years)

“After initially finding settling into his new school very difficult, he’s now made friends and is much more positive about school”
(Parent 8 year old boy)

“I was very surprised when she was able to introduce people and has been more complimentary towards her peers - it’s really benefited her”
(Parent of 7 year old girl)