The Headspace Project
The Headspace project is now in its second year in Broughton and Craigroyston High Schools. The project provides one-to-one support and group work for young men aged 12-18. It specifically targets young men who may be vulnerable to developing poor mental health but who may struggle to engage in formal counselling.
Headspace uses skills-based and educational approaches to help young men develop their:
Self-awareness
Self-confidence
Empathy for others
Motivation and concentration
Problem-solving abilities
Understanding of emotions
The project is based around 30-50 minute one-to-one sessions during school hours with the possibilities of paired or group work developing from these. The project is voluntary and during an initial session a young person can decide whether they would like to attend.
The project worker is trained in systemic therapy, consultancy and psychology.
For more information please contact me as below:
Mike Forrester
Headspace Project
Pilton Community Health Project
73 Boswall Parkway
Edinburgh
EH5 2PW
Phone: 0131 551 1671
E-mail: mikeforrester@pchp.org.uk
