We understand that being a child or young person living with type 1 diabetes is tough, that is why we have put together a package of supports for children and young people in managing their emotional and physical health and wellbeing.
Should you wish more information on any of resources listed please contact scotland@diabetes.org.uk
Sessions for Success
Six available fun and interactive sessions designed to bring together a holistic and psychological approach in supporting young people with their mental health and physical and emotional wellbeing.
Holistic and psychology approaches are used to promote young people becoming more aware of how they can manage and regulate their thoughts and feelings in living with type 1 diabetes.
Living with diabetes can feel tough. Sessions provide strategies for coping and improving emotional and physical wellbeing. Which can lead to improved self-management for young people.
Sessions have been designed to bring together youth work and psychological approaches to best fit the needs of young people. Sessions will be delivered by either a Youth Worker, Psychologist, or Wellbeing Facilitator Peer and can be adapted and reduced based on the needs of the group.
For more information, contact Roisin.ODonovan@diabetes.org.uk
Counselling for Concerns
A counselling service designed to help children and young people from 8 years plus understand more about how they are feeling and provide support around emotional wellbeing and mental health.
We have partnered with Stop, Breathe, Think to provide online counselling to young people living with type 1 diabetes in the form of 6 individually tailored weekly counselling sessions as well as up to six extra drop-in sessions if needed. A 24/7 text service is also available should this be required by the young person.
Sessions support young people to face the future with a more positive outlook, resilience, and hope and do not need to be specifically diabetes related.
