All About Me

Who is All About Me for? 

All About Me is for children aged 5-11, who live in Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe, and have experienced, witnessed or have trauma linked to domestic abuse.

Children’s experiences and trauma responses are unique, therefore we support young people based on the personalised support that they need.

When and where is All About Me run? 

All About Me is a 12-week programme of support, made up of weekly 1 hour sessions.

We adopt a flexible approach with our one-to-one sessions, and can offer support in a number of different venues including schools, children centres, community spaces or online. 

Where possible, we try to meet young people in accessible locations, often schools or community centres. We recognise that coming out of school and travelling to sessions can be a big disruption. By being flexible with our approach, we aim to minimise disruption to the caregiver’s days as much as possible. 

We have strong relationships with many schools across Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe, working closely with their safeguarding teams to create a safe and secure place for one-to-one sessions. 

What will children gain from All About Me? 

All About Me aims to help young people heal from their experiences and to develop and thrive. It does this through: 

• Giving space and permission for young people to talk about any challenges and the impact of those experiences – breaking down the stigma and secrecy of domestic abuse.
• Offering the context and language to their experiences of domestic abuse, through psychoeducational support around healthy relationships, trauma and emotional regulations. 
• Building a trusted relationship with a professional adult and identifying a support network for young people to share their thoughts and feelings with. 
• Showing that young people have a choice, and that their voice is worth being heard and listened to.