The following quotes are from evaluation forms that the young people filled out after their group or one to one support.
‘I found it really useful as a calming space to go to, and where I could talk about some things I struggled with.‘
‘I thought it was very useful and gave me good ideas on ways to help me when I’m stressed.‘
‘It was calming and I enjoyed it.‘
‘ I loved having a quiet space to go to every week, it really helped me calm down when I was having a stressful day.‘
‘I found it very helpful, I’ve become more confident (others telling me that I am)‘
‘I’ve been able to start accepting compliments and feel better about myself. I also know more techniques to use when I’m stressed.‘
‘I’m feeling comfortable talking about my feelings‘
‘I have been able to cope with overwhelming emotions better.‘
‘More confident and more able to cope with things.‘
‘The advice has helped me to stay calm and love myself more.‘
‘ I don’t know why but I feel more body positive.‘
‘I realised that lots of people felt the same as me and I know ways of dealing with some emotions.‘
‘Not alone‘
‘I feel like I have become more aware of my feelings and find it easier to recognise how I’m feeling.‘
‘I have been allowing myself to make time for myself.‘
‘Everything I was worried about when I first joined is starting to feel less worrying.‘
‘I think that having been given the chance to think deeply and relax, I’ve been able to deal with my feelings, accept and move on from any issues I’ve struggled with.‘
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