Its ok to not be ok

Testimonials

Who we’ve helped

This is what the young people said about our 6 week intervention "You got a friend in Me" 11/09/23 to 16/10/23 - Escomb Primary School - Durham


  • “loved getting to know more about each other”
  • “working together through art learning what a good and bad friend is”
  • “made us think about other people's feelings - friendship circle”
  • “liked discussing our super powers”
  • “liked working in a group”
  • “really liked how the hands worked (see attached picture)”


This is what the teachers and staff had to say:


  • “really liked how the young people worked together”
  • “great to see the intervention become bespoke to our young people's needs - especially around gender divide”
  • “sessions were really interactive”

“Embrace4support really listens and understands how an intervention can be delivered to meet the needs of the Young person.” – Teacher at a Special needs school - Durham 

“Very friendly and professional, always listened - need more women like you......” – Female parent - Parental Conflict Course / Hartlepool 

“This course made me feel like I was the only one on it, as they had a way of making it relate to each individual. Truly trusted them as they listened to me. But also made me challenge my inner self and see my negatives in a more positive way. ” – Male parent - Parental Conflict Course / Hartlepool 

“Very sensitive topics, but I was made to feel comfortable and nothing was ever too much - highly recommended.” – Male parent - Parental Conflict Course / Hartlepool 

“I felt I was able to speak out loud but more importantly I felt safe doing it.” – Female parent - Parental Conflict Course / Hartlepool 

“We felt very supported throughout this process, we as a family have made progress and was able to open up more and talk about our feelings. Through this support we were able to support our child into secondary school.” – Family in West Burton

“Times have been tough and thought no one would listen to me, Lou and Debbie have persisted in supporting and guiding us to a new start in a new school.” – Family in Bishop Auckland

“Fantastic range of support mechanisms for children and families. Lucrecia and Debbie provided a professional and friendly service.” – Suzie from Leeds 

“I would not be where I am today without you listening and believing in me – god I was challenging, but thank you.” – Student from Richmond

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