Therapeutic Clubs
Our therapeutic clubs are a welcoming space for neurodivergent young people to unmask, have fun and connect with others in a safe space.
We are currently welcoming new members - this could change so get in touch soon!
We welcome people with a wide range of needs, and while our clubs are generally aimed at ages around 9 to 25, we are flexible and happy to consider anyone if we feel they are a good fit. We will group members by age and according to needs.
Siblings Club
The challenges faced by the siblings of neurodivergent children and teens - whether they are neurodivergent themselves or neurotypical - are far too often overlooked.
These children, often aware and influenced by the needs of their siblings, deserve a welcoming space of their own to meet their peers who have similar families, to have group discussions, to share their experiences, and most importantly, have fun!
We are looking for potential members, so we would love to also meet your child's sibling(s) when we meet your family!
What Our Clubs Look Like
Each club is relaxed with each member free to do whichever activities appeal to them, e.g. playing games, chatting or crafting.
We are incredibly well-equipped in our venue, with access to a whole host of activities such as table tennis, dodgeball, pool, and classic games like Pictionary, Dobble and Mario Kart.
Every club ends with an informal group discussion over refreshments about a chosen topic such as gratitude, self-care, managing anxiety, adapting to change in our lives or making friends.
We make our clubs as accessible as possible and are always responsive to any need for accommodations and to sensory needs or personal taste in food.
Each club is 1¼ hours long and runs 1 night per week for 5 weeks.
Every set of 5 clubs has a specific group discussion topic.
We’ll provide details about specific club dates and times when we meet with your family.
Our clubs are designed with the following goals
Providing an inclusive refuge and safe space.
Helping young people recognise their own achievements & improve self-image.
Improving confidence in self-advocacy.
We also organise regular socials for adults who were brought together by the therapeutic clubs.
Many of us attended the clubs over a decade ago and are still attending these small meetups today. The long-standing friendships in this group demonstrate Family Equip's long-term impact on our lives.
Family Fun Nights
In our Family Fun Nights we welcome the entire family - children, siblings of all ages, and parents. Our evenings feature engaging activities, games and meaningful group discussions. Snacks are always provided!
We run these on a flexible schedule and we will advertise them by email and Facebook.
Examples Of Our Activities
These are just some examples of fun activities we do in Therapeutic Clubs, Siblings Clubs and in Family Fun Nights.
Art and Crafts
Emoji-spoons
Stained glass
Christmas cards
Food
Making pizza
Baking
Biscuit decorating
Other Activities
Penny hunt
Treasure hunt
Egg-cracking challenge
Help is on the way
Take the first step and contact us.
Many of our members have called our clubs and family fun nights a safe haven, and the best opportunity in their lives to be their authentic selves.