The Meadows \u2013 CAMHS Specialist Trauma Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Meadows is a specialist trauma service within CAMHS. We support children and young people (0\u201318 years old), and the adults who care for them, when they are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or mental health difficulties after traumatic experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We understand that trauma can affect every part of a young person\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our team works in a gentle, compassionate and trauma\u2011informed way, recognising that healing happens best when people feel safe, respected, and understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who We Support<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe focus on a specific range of trauma experiences. We work with children, young people and families who have been affected by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Child Sexual Abuse or Sexual Assault<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis includes support for children and young people who have experienced, or have reported, sexual abuse or assault. We also offer support to non\u2011abusing parents and carers, recognising how vital they are in a child\u2019s healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inappropriate or Problematic Sexual Behaviour<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe offer consultation, assessment and intervention for children or young people showing sexual behaviours that are concerning or inappropriate. This pathway is specifically for those who have not<\/em> been charged with an offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRefugees, Asylum Seekers, and Unaccompanied Minors<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe support young people who may be struggling as a result of war, displacement, trafficking, exploitation, loss, or other traumatic experiences linked to forced migration. Our work also includes support relating to experiences such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How We Work<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEvery young person and family is different, so we tailor our approach to meet individual needs. We work closely with the child or young person, their family, and the professionals around them. We offer a range of trauma informed therapeutic approaches. We also link in with the wider network around a child and young person, as relationships are an important part of recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We welcome enquiries from anyone involved in a child\u2019s wellbeing\u2014schools, social workers, health professionals, and others supporting families affected by the experiences listed above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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