The Lifeboat Centre (TLC) is our programme of additional support for children and families. We all need a bit of help and support at times. Our children can struggle to manage their feelings which often comes out in difficult behaviour. We know that big feelings, for whatever reason, can become overwhelming and make life difficult for the whole family.
The Lifeboat centre (TLC) uses the same principle as a lifeboat, we come out and support you when you are struggling and there is a problem. We work with you to get back to firm ground by providing one-to-one bespoke support for children and parents. In the same way as a lifeboat comes out and changes the course of a situation, that’s what we want to do and how early intervention is so effective in improving outcomes for children.
What TLC is:
A Bespoke support package for families when they need it. We want to work with families before they hit a mental health crisis.
It involves both parents and children- we work with both, as both of you need to understand what’s happening and what you can do to move forward.
We can support children struggling with overwhelming feelings such as fear, anxiety, anger and grief.
Short term support to get you back onto safe ground (like a lifeboat) We offer a maximum of up to six session·
What TLC isn’t:
Long term therapy
For just the parents or just the child, its really important to us that we work with both of you.
A way to get a diagnosis (if you need a diagnosis you need to go through your GP).
A magic wand to improve things! To change behaviours and manage big feelings, getting you back on firm ground you will need to make changes. Following an initial assessment, you will need to follow the recommendations and interventions we will talk you through if you want to see progress.