Working with Risk Behaviours

In this MyST Training session we will be looking at What is risk and risk/challenging behaviour? Why do young people take risks? How do we work with risk? Understanding risk behaviours with a psychological formulation How do we feel about working with risk? Acknowledging the impacts of holding risks on caregivers and professionals and thinking […]

💜🌎 World Mental Health Day 🌎💜

Ty Pawb Artwork

Our Ty Pawb base is looking very creative with a some very special art work and lovely positive words. Take a look at our video clip. https://x.com/MySupportTeam_/status/1844320689056313752

Sarah Murphy and Minister for Social Care and Children Dawn Bowden visited My Support Team, based at the former Victoria Village Primary School in Pontypool, to learn more about mental health support provided to care-experienced young people. Take a look at Ministers important message in video link below.   https://x.com/i/status/1839700796692115627  

Ministerial Visit

It’s so important to look after a care experienced child’s mental health from an early age. @Dawn_Bowden and Sarah Murphy visited the @MySupportTeam_ in Pontypool. MyST provides mental health support to young people up to the age of 18 across Gwent.   “It’s crucial care-experienced young people can access the support they need to succeed” […]

Working with difference …

In this MyST training session we will be looking at how we hold children and young people at the heart of what we do, and this includes recognising that everyone is unique, and therefore will require varied support and approaches that reflect their needs. Through this lens, we will be using the Social Graces Framework […]

Improving Mental Health through Physical Activity

In this MyST training session we will be looking at understanding the biology behind physical and emotional regulation and the benefits of a variety of physical activities on mental health We will be thinking about how children and young people can be supported to develop their ability to regulate, amongst other skills, through a variety […]

Allegations

We aim to develop the understanding of: Why do children and young people make allegations? How can allegations impact on carers/professionals and wider family? What support is needed when an allegation is made.

DDP Principles for Carers

In this MyST training session we will be looking at the key principles the underpin Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP). DDP is a therapeutic parenting approach that supports the young people we care for to make sense of their internal worlds. Learning Outcomes: Develop an understanding of the principles of DDP. Learn and practice ways we […]

1st Camping Trip! …

1st Camping Trip! Sometimes it’s the little things you take for granted is what’s most appreciated. Taking a young person on their very first camping trip. It was a complete success even with a little . Building resilience, life-skills, working together, independence and patience. #fostering #MyST #MySupportTeam #youngpeople #fosterwales   https://x.com/MySupportTeam_/status/1810636934328295760