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17/06/2025

Well, Internal Family Systems (IFS) can provide a particularly effective framework. In fact, it’s designed to help those defensive parts, or “protectors,” become our allies in therapy.

28/04/2025

02/03/2025

The next Northern Adult Autism Advisory Service drop-in session for those aged 16+ will be held in Ballymena.

🗓️ Tue 4 Mar
🕜 1:30-4:30pm
📍 Braid Arts Centre

Join us for info on employment, education, benefits, housing & services.
Read more 👉https://orlo.uk/NAAAS_iCooZ

02/03/2025

Are you a parent or caregiver?

If your child has an autism diagnosis or awaiting assessment please come along to one of our upcoming Autism Information Cafés.

Wed 2 April 2025
Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre, Ballymoney

Thurs 29 May 2025
Cookstown Leisure Centre

Wed 8 Oct 2025
The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena

Tues 3 Feb 2026
Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey

All events will run from 10am – 12noon, bringing together professionals and organisations who can provide relevant information and support.

There is no need to register in advance, simply drop in on the day.

28/02/2025

For all those children, young people and adults living with a rare disease never forget how incredibly amazing you are, courage you have and how much you have to offer this world! I support rare disease day, not only as a professional, but importantly as mother of a daughter who lives with a rare disease💜

11/02/2025

Comforting Cups Timetable – We’re Here for You! 🌟

Comforting Cups, our befriending service in partnership with Starbucks Northern Ireland has an updated timetable. We’re creating a safe, welcoming space for anyone in need of support, a friendly chat, or simply some company over a warm drink. ☕💚

📅 Check the timetable below to find a session near you. Just drop in, enjoy a comforting cup, and connect with our friendly befrienders. Whether you’re feeling down, isolated, or just need a break from the day, we’re here to listen and support you.

More locations will be added soon, so stay tuned for updates!

Let’s continue to make a positive impact together. 🌈

***dePrevention

30/01/2025

Sign up to our next Art Therapy Group starting on 18 February and running until 25 March at Cancer Information Centre, Belfast City Hospital🎨

📅Starting 18 February for six weeks
🕐1:30-3:00pm

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, they may experience feelings of shock, anger, or confusion. Art Therapy is one way for individuals to express their emotions when words fail them.

Contact Claire to secure your place:
📧clairelennon@cancerfocusni.org
📞07977 332352

30/01/2025

🌟 Calling all young women in Antrim! 🌟

Join us on February 6th for a special Path to Hope Workshop where creativity meets community. 💜 This session, we'll be diving into the art of candle making with the amazing Kirsty, a talented local artist.

Here’s why you should come along:
🕯️ Learn a new skill and create beautiful candles.
💖 Make candles that will bring light and comfort to bereaved children and families.
🤝 Connect with other young women in a supportive and welcoming space.

📅 When: February 6th, 7–8:30 PM
📍 Where: Fresh Minds Education HeartSpace
Block B, Unit 5, 58 Greystone Road, Antrim, BT41 1JZ

✨ Let’s light the Path to Hope together and make a difference in the lives of others. 💫

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out—sign up here: https://forms.gle/y7pMhYNATeeS7S6X6

30/01/2025

Look here...🌈

✨ Light the Path to Hope ✨

Join us at Fresh Minds Education for free candle-making workshops and an important Su***de Prevention Session for those of us raising struggling teens. Together, we can create light in times of darkness and support those in need.

🕯 Young Women's Candle Making Workshop – Feb 6th, 7-8:30 PM
https://forms.gle/jtxctXi2nvhfDXwU9

🕯 Everyone Welcome Candle Making Workshop – Feb 20th, 7-8:30 PM
https://forms.gle/MSF4CzxgMaPPKApz5

💙 Parent & Carers Teen Su***de Prevention Talk & Conversation – March 11th, 7-9 PM
https://forms.gle/BroLyV1Z77pY83nU9

📍 Fresh Minds Education, HeartSpace Block B, Unit 5, 58 Greystone Road, Antrim, BT41 1JZ

Let's make a difference! 💫

29/11/2024

Don't be fooled! You deserve the real thing not some risky, fluffy nonsense from someone who is unqualified to offer it.
Your time, money and mental wellbeing are too precious to waste. Find a real art therapist at https://baat.org/find-an-art-therapist/

19/11/2024

📣 Online Coping with Christmas Top Tips session for parents living in the Northern and Western Trust areas on Thursday 21st November from 10am to 11am. Interested? 📞 telephone our Support Line to register on 0808 8010 722.

18/11/2024

Do you have a little one who would love an accessible Letter from Santa?
Every year our team of jolly elves work closely with Santa to help him send letters in accessible reading formats – like braille, audio, and large print – bringing the joy of Christmas to children with a vision impairment.
To make sure the kids receive their letters from Santa before Christmas please send requests by Sunday, 1 December 2024.
Find out more and request your accessible letter via our website.
https://www.rnib.org.uk/get-involved/christmas-at-rnib/letter-from-santa/

Image shows a little girl called Amelia dressed in red clothing, sitting in front of her Christmas tree playing with toys.