Art and loving families Creative Therapies Coram’s Creative Therapies offer therapeutic support to children who have faced trauma, such as being removed from their birth family or travelling to the UK alone. Through art and music therapy these children can express themselves and begin to process their experiences whilst being supported by psychologists and psychotherapists.
been through court proceedings. We also provided groups for adoptive parents to help them to offer a calm and attuned response to their children’s emotional distress or anger. In partnership with City of London Children’s Social Care Services we have helped to develop creative mental health support for unaccompanied young people in the care system.
Last year, 154 children attended Creative Therapies sessions and 36 children accessed music therapy through Harmony, our new virtual music group for children who have
For so many children our Creative Therapies can be the first step towards dealing with their trauma so they can start to learn to trust, love and lead happier lives. Over 90% of parents reported their child’s behavioural issues improved, reporting; • Increased concentration and attention skills • Improved family and social relationships • Enhanced communication and speech skills • Increased confidence
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