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Bridge the Gap, 10/11 St. Mary's Gate, Derby DE1 3JR

emotional literacy support

We are an Emotional Literacy based service, combining healthcare and education, helping children to explore and understand their emotions, how they feel in their body and why they might be feeling different emotions.. We create a safe space for children to learn different ways of how to respond to different emotions, and then support them in being able to put strategies into action.

We are a non-clinical service and operate as a 'Relationship Focused Model'. This means we work to build safe relationships with children and young people, as well as those important to them; working longer-term with a child or young person for the best long-term outcomes.

Although we operate as a non-medical model we do work with clinically informed processes and practices.

We want every child to know that they matter, they are loved and they are not alone...

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our mission

We are fighting to change the current statistics around child mental health in the city of Derby by offering a unique relationship focused, holistic, emotional support service in both our, non clinical, emotional health hub and in the community.

You can get involved now to help save and improve the lives of children in Derby City.

We support over 120 children in the city each week, help us to continue this vital work.

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OUR SERVICES

1:1 Emotional Support for Children
Emotional 'swimming' lessons and workshops.
Training for Schools and Health and Social Care.
Adult & Child Workshops (in person and online).
'ACT Now' 10 week structured program for young people aged 14 and above delivered by Specialist Mental Health Nurse Nikki Webster
Free walk in support (Tuesday and Wednesdays 9am - 11:00am)
Parent Empowerment Workshops & Parent Support Sessions
Small Group Sessions and Courses
FREE resources.
Early Years and Parent Wellbeing at local Family Hubs (FREE Access)
10-week Early Years Emotions Course (FREE Access)

It is accepted that we teach children to learn how to swim, so should they fall into deep water they have the skills necessary to keep themselves safe. We start from birth and then progress through stages as they grow - it doesn't stop them falling into deep water, but by teaching them how to swim, and helping them to understand how to stay safe then we dramatically reduce the chances of them drowning.

At Bridge the Gap we teach children how to emotionally swim. It's the same premise, start young and move through the levels as they grow, this helps them to build authentic emotional resilience and helps to protect their mental health through life's challenges.

Personalised support designed specifically for YOUR child and family.
Helping to understand, accept and to move through difficult emotions and boosting self-esteem.
Working through difficult, specific circumstances in a safe space.

Get in touch with us if you have any questions about our service.

We are not a counselling service.

You can self-refer into our private 1:1 service, or schools can purchase a package of support. You can book an assessment call with a member of our team by visiting our BOOK ONLINE page, out of hours options are available for an additional fee, please email info@jwbridgethegap.com to arrange.

Assessment calls are £47.50 and last no longer than 45 minutes. They are a safe, relaxed and informal discussion to help you from the very beginning.

If we know of any funded or free support available we will always inform you and share the details.

We have lots of FREE resources, spend some time exploring the site; why not ask your child to take a look with you as well? Keep checking back, we create new resources every month and don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list as well.

As well as FREE information leaflets, activity sheets, videos on our YouTube channel, and posters, we also have a FREE online course for parents. This course is full of useful information on how to support a child who might be in crisis, really useful to access this proactively as well.

FREE Course

worried about your child?

You can book a telephone assessment call or parent support session with a member of our team by booking online (click the button below) or by emailing info@jwbridgethegap.com.

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