The reduction of the likelihood of a therapist entering a collusive relationship with a • client; Group interactions can help young people to become more open about abuse-related • thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and by doing so, begin to address previously unresolved feelings of guilt, anger and anxiety; A safe and supportive can provide an environment in which new skills and ways • of thinking can be learned, practiced and developed; Group Therapy can provide therapists with valuable insights into participants’ • motivation to change, since participation in a group typically requires public acknowledgement that there are problems needing to be addressed; The group setting affords an environment in which young people who have difficulties • in expressing emotions and experiences can learn from others, whilst developing competency in self-disclosure. Groups can reduce a sense of isolation; particularly for young people whose problem • has a degree of social stigma; Important interpersonal and social skills can be effectively learned and practiced in a • group setting; Groups allow a range of experiential activities which actively engage young people • but may not be practical within adult-child interactions; Peer relationships and positive reinforcement are considered to be particularly • effective with adolescents Contact Complaints If you wish to make a complaint about any aspect of the home please contact – Barbara Sharp Principal Manager either by telephone on 01403 783416 or email her – directly and she will be happy discuss with you any issues or concerns that you may have. – She will also be able to provide you with a copy of the complaints procedure. Further Information If you wish to access further information regarding Fastbridge you – can access the website at . However, if you require specific information and/ or copies of the Protection of Children Policy or Behaviour Management Policy, you can do so through the Registered manager. Fastbridge Mark Riglar – Tel: 275071
• The reduction of the likelihood of a therapist entering a collusive relationship with a client; • Group interactions can help young people to become more open about abuse-related thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and by doing so, begin to address previously unresolved feelings of guilt, anger and anxiety; • A safe and supportive can provide an environment in which new skills and ways of thinking can be learned, practiced and developed; • Group Therapy can provide therapists with valuable insights into participants’ motivation to change, since participation in a group typically requires public acknowledgement that there are problems needing to be addressed; • The group setting affords an environment in which young people who have difficulties in expressing emotions and experiences can learn from others, whilst developing competency in self-disclosure. • Groups can reduce a sense of isolation; particularly for young people whose problem has a degree of social stigma; • Important interpersonal and social skills can be effectively learned and practiced in a group setting; • Groups allow a range of experiential activities which actively engage young people but may not be practical within adult-child interactions; • Peer relationships and positive reinforcement are considered to be particularly effective with adolescents Contact Complaints – If you wish to make a complaint about any aspect of the home please contact Barbara Sharp – Principal Manager either by telephone on 01403 783416 or email her directly – and she will be happy discuss with you any issues or concerns that you may have. She will also be able to provide you with a copy of the complaints procedure. Further Information – If you wish to access further information regarding Fastbridge you can access the website at . However, if you require specific information and/ or copies of the Protection of Children Policy or Behaviour Management Policy, you can do so through the Registered manager. Fastbridge – Mark Riglar Tel: 275071
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