Understanding Emotional Challenges in Young People
Many children aged two to eleven face emotional challenges that are often unseen or misunderstood, and at CALMSS we provide therapeutic play and creative support to help them build emotional resilience and thrive.
Addressing Local Needs: Ages 2–11
Across Lancashire, many children within the early years and primary age group are living with emotional challenges that too often go unseen or misunderstood. Between the ages of two and eleven, a child’s capacity for emotional regulation, social connection, and self-expression is still in its earliest stages, yet many face adversity before they have the words to explain what they feel.
Responsive Crisis Support: Ages 2–11
When a child is in emotional crisis, timely support must be both responsive and developmentally appropriate. At CALMSS, we recognise that children in distress often do not have the words to explain what is wrong. Their needs cannot be met through conversation alone. Instead, support must be offered through presence, through safety, and through creative, non-verbal forms of expression
Creating a Safe Space for Children and Young Adults
At CALMSS, creating a safe space is not simply an aspect of our work; it is the very foundation upon which everything else is built. We understand that for many children and young people, seeking emotional support requires immense courage, especially when their trust has been broken, or their voices have previously been ignored or dismissed.
"CALMSS has helped me overcome obstacles and provided consistent trust in a system that often feels impersonal. I highly recommend their services."
A grateful young adult