The Solace Child and Family Wellbeing Support service is recruiting Family and Children’s Therapists to support refugees in Yorkshire The Child and Family Wellbeing Support service (CFWS) is an innovative programme working therapeutically with families who have come to live in Yorkshire through the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) since 2018. Solace delivers the service in […]
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Solace Training: Wellbeing at Work-An introduction to Stress & Trauma, Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resilience. Monday 30th September 9.30-12.30
We are running another Wellbeing at work session on Monday 30th September 2024 9.30-12.30 at our office in Leeds. Course information The trauma we bear witness to in our work, directly or indirectly, undoubtedly affects us. The purpose of this training is to understand how it affects us and what we can do about it. […]
Solace: Free training sessions in Leeds 2024
We are excited to announce two further training events for 2024. Both are free and for people working in Leeds. Wellbeing at Work: An introduction to Stress & Trauma, Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resilience Monday 8th July 2024 – 9.30am – 12.30pm Manor House, Manor Street, Leeds, LS7 1PZ Working with Interpreters in a Mental […]
Solace Training: Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in Asylum Seekers and Refugees, 3rd June 2024 10am-12.45pm
Solace have arrange another training session on ‘Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in Asylum Seekers and Refugees’. When: Monday 3rd June 2024 10am – 12.45pm Where: Manor House, Manor Street, Leeds, LS7 1PZ This training is for anyone working in Leeds, West Yorkshire in the field of mental health who would like to understand more about […]
VCS update from Migration Yorkshire, 22/01/2024
On behalf of the VCS reps Children Act Section 17 briefing Free Movement have published this article looking at local authority duties under section 17 of the Children Act, which you might find useful for your work – Briefing: The duty to safeguard children in need and their families at section 17 of the Children […]
Solace Training
We are pleased to announce three free training events for those working or volunteering for organisations in Leeds over the coming months. Working with Interpreters in a Mental Health Setting Friday 26th January 2024, 9.55am – 12.30pm via Zoom If you work or volunteer in a mental health or wellbeing support practice in Leeds, and […]
Solace’s December 2023 Newsletter is out!
Solace has published its latest newsletter. We have articles on our group work, our partnership with PAFRAS and other collaborations. We hope you enjoy reading our updates. If you would like to receive our newsletter direct to your email you can sign up here
Solace videos launch Event: Resources to help refugees and people seeking sanctuary with stress and trauma, 14th Dec 15.30-16.15
Solace have created a suite of 18+ videos available in Arabic, Farsi and English including 6 psychoeducation videos designed to help refugees and asylum seekers understand the emotional impact of forced migration. The other videos show ways to cope with the stress and the disturbing effects of trauma. This session is for anyone working with […]
“It’s not one single trauma, it’s hundreds of traumas” New films highlight mental health crisis among refugees and asylum seekers.
Solace are proud to be part of a collaboration with University of Cambridge to produce research and films on the serious mental health issues faced by refugees and asylum seekers. Please take a look using this link “Asylum seekers are five times more likely to have a mental health difficulty and 60% or more have […]
Solace Training in December 23 and January 24
Solace has two free training events coming up ***Please note these courses are funded by Leeds NHS for the benefit of people living in Leeds – Your organisation must be based in Leeds to register a place.*** ‘Understanding Factors Impacting Wellbeing in Asylum Seekers and Refugees’ When: Monday 4th December 2023 10am – 12.45pm Where: […]
Office space available next to Solace
This isn’t your normal LMP blog post and I’m bending the rules a little but some office space above Solace has become available. It would be great if a partner could consider moving in next to us. To arrange a viewing or to obtain any further information please contact: Simon Turner Tel: 0113 205 1400, […]
Solace Newsletters
Solace has published it’s September Newsletter. We would like some more subscribers to promote our work. If you would like to receive it directly to your inbox please add you details at Solace Newsletter signup You can you also read the latest newsletter here. The next one will be published in December.