Residents' Forum
Woodwork
Counselling
Anxiety management/ relaxation
Self esteem building/ assertive training
General support group
Music workshop
Activities may include the following, although this list is not exhaustive:
As well as our own in-house activity sessions, we engage specialist workers and therapists who work with the residents both on and off-site. Sessions are held individually or in small groups.
|
Medication, drug and alcohol awareness
Cooking, daily living skills, budgeting
Reflexology or other complementary therapies
Arts and crafts
Gardening
Gym and swimming
Caring for animals on a local farm
Staff encourage residents to pursue their hobbies and interests and assist with college placements and/or voluntary work where relevant. We provide various equipment and games for residents' use including computer with internet access.
|
Outings are geared to individual resident's desires, needs and capabilities and, therefore, are usually in small groups. Some examples:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Cinema, theatre and bowling
Shows, fairs and fetes
Art galleries and museums
Day trip to the seaside
Shopping trips
Countryside ramble
Markets and car boot sales
Wildlife parks and zoos
Seasonal celebrations
Local auction rooms
|
