Dandelion Time helps children who are struggling with the effects of trauma, abuse and neglect. Children spend time on the farm with animals and crafts to overcome emotional difficulties, grow in confidence and begin to love and trust again.
In our blogs we will share some of the thoughts, ideas and experiences that have influenced our methodology.
The Boy & The Earthworm
The story of a how a small creature can bring so much wonder ‘I wonder what he’s thinking…what does he feel?’ mused the young child, lying flat on his tummy, face-to-annelid-face with a slowly, drying out earthworm. It was a…Discovering Autumn Treasure
Engaging the Senses when Exploring As with all seasons, we are in love with our garden, woodland and fields this Autumn— amazed at all there is to see and all that is there to engage the senses. The colour palette…Nurture our Nature - it's our Children's Future
By Dr Caroline Jessel The greatest challenges the world currently faces are the climate and biodiversity emergencies. The work of Dandelion Time reconnects children and their families with nature and enables them, as part of therapeutic healing, to develop a…Discovering ways of thinking I never knew existed
Expanding my mind to different perspectives and theories The Nature, Craft and Family Systems (NCFS) course has opened my mind to theories and ways of thinking that I never knew existed. Systemic thinking has changed my practice. I always thought…Nature is vital for our mental health
The Natural World Where do you go on holiday? Chances are it will be somewhere peaceful, perhaps near the sea, or in the mountains or maybe by a lake. Some people go camping and it’s so calm being in woodland…