Volunteering

Our lives change dramatically if we choose to have a family. Anna chats about how we can sometimes feel we have lost our sense of self and can debate about our identity and start to ask ; Who am I?

Sometimes there can be a big difference in how a child or young person presents at home and school. Anna discusses why this may be and what it could mean.

To celebrate Volunteers Week Anna chats about the benefits of volunteering through the story of her own experiences.

Anna talks openly about the challenges of trying to prioritise your own self care and struggles it brings.

Anna chats about the feelings of guilt we may get from being a parent of a child with additional support needs.

Anna talks honestly and frankly about the random , small and silly this in life that make us laugh, cry and reflect.

Anna chats about the themes of Carers week 2022 . Making caring visible, valued and supported.

Anna informally talks about planning and going on holiday.

Anna talks briefly about trauma and how it could relate to children and young people with additional support needs. Anna discusses how trauma can relate to the child or young person as well as the carer and she chats about ways to build resilience.

Anna talks about the challenges of food. Good can be a challenging issue for many people and it can be further complicated with additional support needs.