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” […]
Darllenwch 'Ministerial Visit' >
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 […]
Darllenwch 'Working with difference …' >
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 […]
Darllenwch 'Improving Mental Health through Physical Activity' >
In this MyST training we aim to offer a space to reflect on the grief and loss that may be experienced by carers when a placement comes to an end Learning outcomes: To understand why placements ending may raise feelings of grief and loss for carers. To explore what grief and loss can look like […]
Darllenwch 'Grief and Loss: When a placement comes to an end' >
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.
Darllenwch 'Allegations' >
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 […]
Darllenwch 'DDP Principles for Carers' >
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
Darllenwch '1st Camping Trip! …' >
Victoria’s 4th Birthday Today 4 years since we moved into our beautiful building Victoria in Abersychan. https://x.com/MySupportTeam_/status/1807725166463508979
Darllenwch 'Victoria Turns 4! …' >
When a letter comes from the young person…. #Thankyou #growth #time #appreciation #mysupportteam #MyST https://x.com/MySupportTeam_/status/1805219534820766041
Darllenwch '“I just wanted to say Thank You ..”' >
Den building is a great opportunity for children to experience nature, create a safe base, combined with problem solving, teamwork, challenge and negotiation BBQ season!-First ever BBQ & gets to do the cooking #TopChef. Two different activities, both first experiences, all while building memories to last while learning life skills. #challenge #First #learninglifeskills #memories #teamwork […]
Darllenwch 'Memories and First’s …' >
