Support for Parents directory.pdf - Henleaze Junior School

The Bridge Foundationfor Psychotherapy and the ArtsWho we areThe Bridge Foundation for Psychotherapy and the Arts is a well established Bristolbased organisation and is a registered charity established in 1984. Therapy andcounselling is provided at our main base at Sydenham Rd, Cotham and in a numberof outreach places in the inner city area.Inner City Free Counselling and Family Therapy ServiceWe see parents, couples and families with children under 11. Sometimes being aparent (or carer) is hard, and as a parent you may have worries you long to talkabout. The worries may be about a baby, child or difficulties in the family. Maybe youare concerned about your relationship with your partner, or how you feel in yourself.The help we offer involves talking and thinking about the difficulties which causedyou to come for help. We aim to understand how the problem may have started. Wetry to help parents and families look for new ways of getting on with and talking toeach other. We try to help people recognise patterns of behaviour. We might lookfor things which have happened in the past, which might still give rise to a lot offeelings. This in turn helps in understanding the problem. Thinking about thesethings may be a bit unsettling, but most people feel that it is helpful.You may want to come to talk to someone on your own or together with your partner /grandparents / children / baby. When you first speak with us on the phone, you candiscuss who will come to a first appointment. We see refugee and asylum seekingfamilies and use an interpreter when needed.This service is for families living in Easton, Redfield, Barton Hill, Old Market, StPauls, Montpelier, and St Werburghs. Currently we offer counselling and familytherapy in Cotham, Easton, Lawrence Hill and Barton Hill.Child and Family ServiceWe see children, young people and families. The children or young people may be inemotional difficulty, or in trouble. There may be problems in family relationships or atschool. We try to help children, young people and families to get back onto a moreordinary track and to get on with their lives. Parents often need time on their own todiscuss difficulties which may be impacting on the whole family. At other times wemight see children on their own or the whole family together.We charge a fee for this service. Please contact the administrator for furtherinformationFurther Information or to make an appointmentAny member of the family can contact The Bridge Foundation. You can telephone uson 0117 9424510. Please leave your name and number, and the administrator willreturn your call.January 2009