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 21, 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.
In the near future we hope to begin a Siblings Club specifically for young people with neurodivergent siblings, alongside a Young Adults Group.
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, and parents.
Most family fun nights, parents meet in one space for an informal chat while children and siblings enjoy a fun-filled evening similar to our therapeutic clubs, complete with engaging activities, games, and a group discussion to close the night. Sometimes we do activities for everyone together such as watching a film.
Food is always provided for everyone, and these evenings offer a wonderful opportunity for families to build friendships, strengthen community bonds, and share in a night of joy and connection.
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 have done in Family Fun Nights and in Therapeutic Clubs.
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.