Programmes for young people
Participatory and creative sessions for small group interventions, with young people aged 11-18, based in London.
I create programmes bespoke to the context and needs of each group of young people, often starting with a focus group session. Programmes are a minimum of three and up to twelve sessions, in order to build trust and rapport.
I draw on ten years of experience and research into RSE and PSHE topics. I use participatory methods and and an arts based approach to explore these areas that are typically neglected in mainstream education, but essential for young people’s development and wellbeing.
Example sessions
A programme might include a combination of the following:
Building self-esteem and confidence.
Understanding and communicating difficult emotions.
Managing stress, anger, anxiety and overwhelm.
Gender norms and how they impact us.
The anatomy, menstrual cycle and sexual health.
Developing values for healthy relationships.
The anatomy, menstrual cycle and sexual health.
Communicating desires, boundaries and consent.
Challenging discrimination in school and beyond.
Previous projects
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A series of 3 workshops for single sex sixth form students exploring:
Sexual health, pleasure and consent in intimate relationships.
The impact of gender stereotypes and values in romantic relationships.
Sharing questions and answers across single sex groups to build empathy and understanding.
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Working with groups of girls in year 7, 8 and 9 to support them to build skills around:
Navigating friendships
Communicating feelings
Understanding anger
Building self esteem
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A bespoke programme of 6 sessions for high-achieving young women from marginalised backgrounds.
We used creative activities to support mental wellbeing, emotional literacy develop their confidence, and explore themes such as boundaries, desire and identity.
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This ten-week programme, designed to combat the impact of lockdown on mental health and improve students’ resilience, emotional literacy and confidence, contributed to a Sussex-wide NHS campaign concerning children and young people’s mental health.
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A six-week programme with a non-binary and young women’s group, exploring body image, body knowledge, sex, sexuality and relationships.
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Supporting the facilitation of an intergenerational project to give primary school students a leading voice in their town’s decisions around environmental policy.
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A three-hour workshop for sixth-form students running at a summer camp, looking at gender stereotypes and how they impact upon behaviours and relationships.
Feedback from young people
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“I really enjoyed these sessions and they helped me so much for school. I enjoyed learning about emotions and learning how to deal with them and I like connecting and talking with the other students. Tasha has really been helping me.”
Participant (Age 11) - Emotional Wellbeing Programme
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"These sessions have helped me understand myself. They have helped me to start being more kind and understand how my words can affect people." .. "The arts and crafts helps a lot because a lot of people like to do them, and when we do this stuff we’re also improving ourselves.”
Participant (Age 12) - Emotional Wellbeing Programme
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“It was great no matter what your gender age etc. you were taken seriously. Tasha is so understanding and its AMAZING!! So much fun conversation and activity! I’m sure anyone would love this workshop. Five Star Review!!"
Participant (Age 13) - Gender Stereotypes Workshop
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“I think that it’s made me realise that I can talk about things and that it is a good thing. You should never bottle it up. These sessions have made a positive impact on my mental health and I feel like a good listener.”
Participant (Age 14) - Emotional Wellbeing Programme
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“Fun and safe environment was created. Very interesting” ... “10/10 better than many other similar sessions" ... "Tasha was really nice, relatable and non-judgemental.”
Participant (Age 16) - Relationships and Sex Education Workshop
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"Tasha was very engaging and encouraging. I felt really seen and heard. I loved the no-pressure atmosphere and how you could write or draw or express your ideas in any way you wanted. She met us where we were at and we went forward from there together.”
Participant (Age 18) - Mental Health Workshop