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A lovely positive meet up this week with our colleagues and network partners from 5 organisations at our therapeutic support forum that we host at our base in Ladyburn Business Centre Open to all who work therapeutically with the mental health and wellbeing of others- we set this group up to focus on how we manage our own self-care and relaxation as practitioners and to ensure that we do not pour from an empty cup. We help ourselves and each other to avoid vicarious trauma- t

In Play Therapy children and young people affected by traumatic life circumstances, post traumatic stress and complex difficulty affecting their mental health and wellbeing, enter the therapy room where there is no expectation that they have the words or the language to even begin to make sense of what has happened to them. With the support of the university trained qualified Play Therapist the sessions may be non verbal for some time before they eventually gain trust, as the

Our popular Superhero and Change and Loss Groups provide emotional support and enhance good mental health and wellbeing for children age 5- 11yrs and 12-18yrs in a safe, developmentally appropriate therapeutic environment. Via the stories of the Superheroes young people face challenges head on- are supported as they work through issues such as grief and loss, family breakdown, bullying, poor self esteem, difficult peer relationships, chronic illness and disability, as they le

WEE MINDS infant play sessions- 0 to 3yrs...supporting babies and parents from birth and enhancing attachment between parent and child supporting mental health and wellbeing via relationships and developmentally appropriate play including sensory play; messy play; music and song; movement; construction toys; play themes...tea, coffee and biscuits for parents as well as emotional and practical support for parents..... Parents can self refer and classes are free to Inverclyde p

We have seen a rise in teenage and family referrals this month- many involving complex issues - and typically requiring a whole family response working with the "village" around the young person. Often this includes the parents, siblings and sometimes teachers or other professionals involved in the life of the child or teenager. The support for the young person is consistent, reliable, and facilitated by trained, qualified, indemnity insured, registered and experienced staff.

Our annual Little Box of Love at Christmas appeal is now open and we are accepting Christmas gifts, store/ gift vouchers; selection boxes; toys; games; nightwear; baby clothes, warm clothing; sweets; chocolate; gift boxes and Christmas gift bags etc... This appeal is Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies  way of giving to the children and families of the Inverclyde community that are in need and whom we care so passionately about. Last year we were able to support over 200 fam

Calling all parents and children!...A wellbeing activity for young minds and a healthy alternative to screen and phone time.... Children's Book Lucky Dip! Choose your mystery book based on the clues on the tag and go off on a story reading adventure! Available in our Admin office/ Waiting room area at Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies  in Ladyburn Business Centre Pottery Street Greenock... Tel: 01475 339019

A huge thank you to all who came along and supported Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies  at our Country & Western Ladies Day at the Torpedo Factory Club Gourock this afternoon What a fabulous amount of money raised- £1690- which will go a long way to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and parents. A massive thank you to our amazing volunteers Marie, Lorna, Wilma, Katrina, Leeane, Kaylene, Annemarie, Lucas, and their families for all their hard work in the p

This week our Child and Family Group workers Kodi and Jo delivered an in person face to face youth engagement session of Aye Mind in consultation with 14 young people whose participation will have their views directly shape and inform future local resources and initiatives related to their online lives. The Aye Mind Growing Up Online survey is an important consultation with children and young people across Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and led by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Me

Halloween fun today with the WEE MINDS group....supporting infants and parents mental health and wellbeing Age 0-3yrs and in the peri-natal period Special play sessions focusing on parent and child attachment relationships sensory play; messy play; music; games; appropriate to child's age and stage of development - Wednesday and Fridays at Ladyburn Business Centre Tel: 01475 339019 or email: children@mindmosaic.net

The young Superheroes got in to Halloween high spirits last night at Ladyburn as they made Spooky face mallows; played games; shared stories and the good things about their week and "dooked" for apples! Fab costumes all! ( Photos by kind permission of children and parents) We are grateful to the Young Start fund for supporting our Highways to Heroes Superhero groups at Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies

As Play Therapists we bear witness to instances where the child who cannot express himself in words finds his or her way back through a traumatic and broken inner world to become autonomous once more. The trained and skilled Play Therapist will help the child who communicates non verbally to articulate their emotions in a safe space with a trusted adult via the use of small figures, sand, drawings and clay... and they will stay with them consistently through good times.and ba

Thank you to Debbie and our lovely colleagues at Hays Travel in Greenock who are supporting Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies  with this lovely fundraising idea  Please visit Hays Travel in the Oak Mall... and feel free to share

Our WEE MINDS groups meet on a Friday morning for babies from birth to 18months and on a Friday afternoon for 18months- 3yrs. This is a social play group that encourages good early attachment relationships and affectionate bonds between parent and child and promotes good mental health and wellbeing for children and parents. Promoting good outcomes for child development. Open to new Inverclyde parents and infants from birth- 3yrs. Fun activities, sensory play, educational play

We are delighted to welcome our new Play Therapist Jacob(Msc in Play Therapy) to our team this week and to Sophie - a Psychology student on placement from the University of Strathclyde. We hope you both enjoy your work with children and families in Inverclyde and with our staff team at our base in Ladyburn Business Centre

Our little kindness stones are certainly moving out beyond the community! Here is one parent's story... Hello- Sorry for the unexpected message- I've been holding on to this for a few days and really wanted to share a lovely little moment with you. We found one of your kindness rocks during a caravan holiday at Craig Tara in Ayr. Three Mums and 6 kids were absolutely delighted, passing the rock between us and reading the thoughtful message that came with it. It truly brighten

Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies summer superhero group have hidden kindness rocks they have created around public places in Inverclyde to spread some kindness and cheer to all who find them. Please tag us in your pictures if you find one and hide it again to pass along the good vibes Our Superhero Groups for children age 5- 12yrs are funded by Young Start delivered by the National Lottery Community Fund. For details contact us on 01475 339019 or email: children@mindmosai