Lifeline (Inishowen) provides school and family programmes that support the emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and families across Inishowen.
Our School and Family Programmes
Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Schools
Schools play an important role in supporting the emotional development of children and young people. Our programmes help students better understand their emotions and develop healthy ways of managing challenges.
Sessions may focus on:
Understanding emotions and emotional wellbeing
Building confidence and resilience
Recognising stress or anxiety
Developing positive coping strategies
Healthy Relationships and Communication
Learning how to communicate and build respectful relationships is an important part of growing up. Our programmes help young people understand the importance of healthy relationships and positive communication with peers, teachers, and family members.
Topics may include:
Building respectful friendships
Understanding healthy boundaries
Improving communication skills
Recognising and responding to bullying
Strengthening the Connection Between Schools and Families
Supporting children and young people often works best when schools and families work together.
Our programmes encourage collaboration between teachers, parents, and carers so that young people receive consistent support both at school and at home.
Sessions may include:
Guidance for families supporting children through school challenges
Discussions around emotional wellbeing and school pressures
Practical strategies that support positive behaviour and communication
Our Current Programmes
TLC Programme for Children
The TLC Programme for Children is a trauma-informed, 12-week group programme delivered by STRIVE Therapeutic Services in partnership with Lifeline (Inishowen). It provides children who have experienced domestic abuse with a safe, supportive group environment where they can develop emotional resilience, build confidence, and begin to process their experiences at their own pace.
The programme supports children to:
Build emotional resilience and healthy coping strategies
Develop confidence and a stronger sense of self
Understand and begin to process their experiences in a safe setting
Connect with peers who have had similar experiences
In Her Shoes - Domestic Abuse Awareness Workshop
Adaptable for school and community settings, "In Her Shoes" is an immersive awareness workshop where participants step into the real-life scenarios of a person experiencing domestic abuse. The workshop typically runs for 4–6 hours and includes both the interactive exercise and a facilitated group debrief.
Participants will:
Step into the shoes of someone experiencing domestic abuse through real-life story cards
Make decisions that highlight the barriers and dangers survivors face every day
Explore why leaving an abusive situation is rarely simple or straightforward
Dispel common myths about domestic abuse and those affected by it
Discuss how individuals, schools, and communities can respond more effectively
Take part in a guided debrief and group discussion led by an experienced facilitator
Our Upcoming Programmes
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships - School-based sessions on recognising healthy relationships and communication skills (dates TBC)
Anxiety Workshops for Parents and Children - Practical workshops for families on understanding and managing anxiety (dates TBC)
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