As part of Children’s Week (23-31 Oct), with the theme ‘Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others’, Tweddle will provide a free, 1 hour, educational play workshop on Zoom with two fun and experienced Tweddle Facilitators.

Friendships benefit babies, toddlers and children by creating a sense of belonging and security. Childhood friendships contribute to a child’s ability to adjust to life’s changes. Parents can help role model respectful and safe relationships to infants and toddlers, especially in group settings.

Contact us and join in the fun on Wednesday 27th October. Details here.

Tweddle Psychologist Jessica Chidgey works closely with families three days a week, either one on one or in groups. Mums and Dads that come to Tweddle are often experiencing a range of mental health and other wellbeing challenges. This can include anxiety, postnatal depression, stress, exhaustion, financial concerns, birth trauma, relationship breakdown, alcohol and substance misuse, isolation, and a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

Often a chat with Jessica is the first time a parent has shared personal information with a trained therapist. She is able to connect clients to support services following their residential stay, and help them to feel safe, heard and understood during their time at Tweddle.

Jess started her career as a psychologist working in return to work services, having previously worked in prevention and recovery care programs (PARCs) while studying. She first developed her interest in working with parents and families in 2016 when she started her own family (her first was a poor sleeper!). We spoke to Jess about her career pathway and dedication to families at Tweddle.