KidsTime Workshop (KTW) is a multi-family project in Newham for the entire family where a parent or carer has a mental illness.

The workshops are ‘non treatment’, educational sessions which encourage families to come together to learn and discuss mental health and mental illness in a friendly, safe, confidential, non-judgmental space and help to diminish the social isolation, stigma, confusion and fears which a child of a parent with a mental illness may experience.

Trained staff explain mental illness and its effects to children and young people aged 5-18 in a way they can understand, and help them to articulate and tackle concerns. The workshop provides an opportunity for children to have fun, play, make friends and express themselves through discussion, games and drama.

Parents/carers have their own space to discuss their role as parents rather than patients and get peerto-peer parenting support.

Workshops are held once a month, after school in a community venue. Transport is provided where needed, and we offer refreshments including a pizza of your choice.

Teen Talk

Alongside KTW, we also run a virtual group session, specifically for older young people (10-16 years) where they can connect with peers in similar situations.

For more information, please contact:

Fawn Bess-Leith

Mobile: 07773 573 641

Fawn.bess-leith@newham.gov.uk

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