The project draws on integral principles of therapeutic working; we are very mindful of individual needs, and therapeutic styles of working are assigned on this basis, in line with the holistic care plan for each girl and young woman. Very early developmental trauma can leave young people with insecure attachment styles, which can manifest in challenging behaviour and interpersonal difficulties. As a project, we create a therapeutic environment that supports each girl and young woman to express themselves in a safe, caring and secure space.
We engage with each girl and young woman individually, as well as in groups, and this is done using various forms of multi-media, including art and play therapy.
Due to the complex emotional needs of the young women in our care, we work closely with CAMHS and the DBT team, enabling the girls and young women to access the many external resources available to them via these agencies.
