Helping children overcome emotional issues
A child referred to Dandelion Time may be struggling with their emotional wellbeing or mental health. They may be fragile, withdrawn or showing aggression, or may have been excluded from school. We work with both the child and their family, helping them heal relationships and thrive.
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Our unique approach
The potent combination of family, nature and craft is fundamental to our approach. Alchemy happens, relationships heal and new positive memories are formed
Nature
Providing a peaceful and nurturing natural environment is at the heart of our approach
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Family
We work with the child and their wider family to strengthen bonds and improve relationships
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Craft
Families engage in sensorially rich, natural activities such as animal care, baking and pottery
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Alongside attending families, we together have created possibilities and new directions to improve the lives of many children
88%
of children had improved confidence
87%
of children had improved emotional wellbeing
93%
of children had improved self-esteem
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Dandelion Time is a special place and I feel lucky my son was able to access it. When he was staying in his room, in his bed, in the dark, with scars on his arms, asking me to leave when I entered …I felt as though he was lost to me. It is not an exaggeration to say that I now have my son back
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