Strive Therapeutic Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People

08/09/2025

🌈 STRIVE 🌈
✨ Empowering young minds
✨ Supporting families
✨ Strengthening communities

💚 Resilience | 🌱 Mindfulness | 🌟 Hopeful Minds

📩 Contact your school or community organisation to bring STRIVE to your area!

15/08/2025

Education system could do so much better in how its reaches all learning styles and abilities

09/08/2025

Being a teenager can be tough, but it shouldn’t feel hopeless. Check your symptoms, and find out what you can do if you think you might have depression. https://go.nih.gov/dGGEwYi

This fact sheet is intended for teens and young adults and presents information about how to recognize the symptoms of depression and how to get help.

09/08/2025

It can be tough to tell if troubling behavior in a child or teen is just part of growing up or a problem that should be discussed with a health care provider. Learn more about warning signs: https://go.nih.gov/VDeJ75X

Information on children’s mental health including behavioral assessments, when to seek help, treatment, and guidance on working with your child’s school.

08/08/2025

Recognising the Signs of Domestic Abuse and Control

Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. It can be subtle, invisible, and deeply damaging. Abuse is about power and control — and it can happen to anyone.

Here are some signs to look out for:
• 🚫 Isolation – Cutting you off from friends, family, or support.
• 💬 Gaslighting – Making you doubt your own memory or reality.
• 💰 Financial Control – Limiting your access to money or monitoring every penny.
• 📱 Monitoring – Checking your phone, emails, or whereabouts without consent.
• 🗣 Criticism & Belittling – Constantly undermining your confidence or worth.
• 🚨 Intimidation – Using threats, looks, or gestures to cause fear.

If you recognise these behaviours — in your relationship or someone else’s — know that it’s not your fault and help is available.

📞 If you’re in the UK:
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7, free): 0808 2000 247
• In an emergency, always call 999

💙 You deserve to feel safe, respected, and valued.

07/08/2025

🌟 Live in Strabane, Lifford or the surrounding countryside? Not sure where to turn for mental health or wellbeing support?

The FREEDOM FAIR is here to change that.
📍 Melvin Sports Complex, Strabane
🗓 Wednesday 20th August | 🕛 12–3pm
💬 Free • Friendly • No appointment needed

Over 20+ local organisations will be on hand – all under one roof – offering support with:
✅ Mental Health & Recovery
✅ Disability & Community Services
✅ Cross-border connections

☕ Drop in for a chat, a cuppa, and find out what’s available in your area. Let’s bring support closer to home. 💛

📧 For more info: Tessa.king@extern.org

A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEDerry City & Strabane District CouncilCSpecial EU Programmes Body - SEUPB- SEUPB

06/08/2025

Strive Therapeutic Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People in collaboration with Lifeline Inishowen Clonmany Community Centre
This Self Care Day is a fabulous initiative . Well done to all who organised and set up for this fabulous day. 👊
Great connections made with so many amazing individuals and organisations all doing brilliant work!

20/07/2025

Delighted to be facilitating the Amazing Hopeful Minds programme on Fridays at Moville Resource Centre 🌻🌻🌻🌻

28/05/2025

Exam time is fast approaching. These are some helpful tips 👌

Exam season can be challenging for young people & NI central Youth Wellness Hub has lots of useful advice as you prepare for your exams 👉https://cypsp.hscni.net/youth.../school-college-age-16/ includes: Managing exam stress; Exam guidelines; Revision tips; Self care & much more...🙌

21/05/2025

Domestic abuse continues to be a devastating issue in Ireland, impacting countless lives. On Friday 30th May join us for Go Purple Day in Carndonagh to stand in solidarity with survivors and raise awareness

Go Purple Day is a national initiative, driven by An Garda Síochána and domestic abuse services across Ireland, to shine a light on the realities of domestic violence and highlight the crucial supports available. By wearing purple, we collectively demonstrate our commitment to ending domestic abuse and showing victims that they are not alone.
Come down to the Co-Op and show your support for Lifeline Inishowen. Learn more about the services we provide .

19/05/2025

SUMMER 2025

🛑Get planning a fun filled summer for your darlings !!

Mindful Explorers: Nature, Fun, and Growth!🌈
Join Us for a 3-Day Children’s Mindfulness Program
Carrowmena Community Centre |28th–30th July

Let your child explore, grow, and thrive through a unique program combining:

Mindful Games & Play – Learn focus and calm through fun, interactive activities

Eco-Therapy & Nature Exploration – Connect with nature to boost wellbeing

Sensory Play – Enjoy calming, hands-on fun like slime, playdough, and water beads

Creative Arts & Crafts – Express emotions and imagination through guided creativity

Emotional Regulation Tools – Learn age-appropriate breathing, movement, and grounding techniques

Confidence & Self-Esteem Building – Activities to encourage self-worth, social connection, and inner strength

Relaxation & Reflection Time – Gentle moments of calm and mindfulness

Why join?
This evidence-based program supports emotional wellbeing, encourages social skills, and provides your child with simple, effective tools for navigating their feelings—all while having fun!

Experienced child mental health & wellbeing facilitator
Limited spaces available – Early booking recommended!

12/05/2025

As one of the member groups of The Exchange Community Centre, on behalf of the whole Buncrana C… Insight Inishowen needs your support for Lough Swilly Tragedy