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Group Workshops for Teens

Supportive group sessions for teens from military families

Our one-off group workshops are designed especially for military teens in Year 7 to Year 11, providing a space to connect with others, share experiences and explore topics relevant to military life.

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Referrals Temporarily Closed

The Little Troopers Therapy Programme is temporarily closed and we are not accepting new referrals.

The first two years of the programme ran as scheduled from July 2022 to July 2024, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The programme has been a success and there is clearly huge demand for this service in the Armed Forces community. We are now reviewing all the learnings and feedback from the first two years with the aim to relaunch a nationwide rolling programme in late 2024/early 2025.

In the meantime you can find our on-demand video series below which aims to help parents better support their children at home.

What if I need help now?

The Little Troopers Therapy Programme is not for children in a mental health crisis.  If your child is at current risk of life, then please take the following steps as soon as possible:

Contact your GP for an emergency appointment

Attend your local A&E/call 999

Contact your local crisis line for mental health 24hrs support

You can also text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for free, to have an anonymous text conversation with a volunteer, which is run by a mental health charity as advised by the NHS.

Contact your local CYPMHS (Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services) HERE

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services

Group Workshop For Teens

The one off group military workshops are aimed at military children Year 7 – Year 11 and will also be delivered in person by a qualified Owl Centre psychotherapist who will visit local youth clubs, cadet units, community centres, after school clubs and other community groups. Group leaders are able to apply for a session for up to ten military children.

Areas we can currently offer groups in; Abingdon, Shrivenham, Brize Norton, Poole, Oldham, Basingstoke, Oxford, Ashford in Kent, Stourbridge, Burnham in Bucks, Hillingdon, Hertford, Cheltenham.

Delivered in your community

Led by a qualified psychotherapist from The Owl Centre, these sessions take place in youth clubs, cadet units, community centres, after school clubs and other local settings. We bring support to where your young people already gather.

What’s involved

Each workshop is interactive, engaging and focuses on the unique experiences of military teens – building emotional literacy, connection and resilience in a supportive environment.

Apply for a workshop

Group leaders can apply to host a session for up to ten military-connected young people. Workshops are free to access and fully funded.

Apply now by clicking HERE

Little Troopers Therapy Videos

Need assistance while you are waiting? These on-demand videos are for any parents whose children haven’t yet been awarded a place on our 1-2-1 therapy programme or for parents who would like more information and activity ideas to better support your child at home.

You can access these videos immediately HERE

Referrals Temporarily Closed

The Little Troopers Therapy Programme is temporarily closed and we are not accepting new referrals.

The first two years of the programme ran as scheduled from July 2022 to July 2024, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The programme has been a success and there is clearly huge demand for this service in the Armed Forces community. We are now reviewing all the learnings and feedback from the first two years with the aim to relaunch a nationwide rolling programme in late 2024/early 2025.

In the meantime you can find our on-demand video series below which aims to help parents better support their children at home.
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