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What we’ve got on

Check back here to see what workshops, courses, resources and jobs we have available to you.

We run short courses (usually 6 weeks) both for young people and parents/carers throughout the year in addition to our 1-2-1 counselling and groupwork sessions. Also, we’ll add resources and job vacancies to this page as they occur.

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Youth Panel

Are you 11-25years and want to make real change in your community?
Join the OTR Youth Panel-a safe space where young people share ideas, shape services and bring real change.
👉Build Confidence
👉learn New Skills
👉Meet New people
👉Make your Voice count
The Youth Panel is all about creating a space where your voice matters. The youth panel meets regularly to discuss what matters to you. Whether it's sharing ideas, giving feedback, or helping us make OTR better for young people we would love you to join us. No pressure or big commitment, just an opportunity to share your ideas in a relaxed and safe space.
If you are interested in joining our youth panel, please email enquiries@otr-south.org.uk

Self Employed Family Counselor 

Self Employed Family Counselor 
Join us in making a difference! OTR are seeking a self-employed family counsellor to support young people and their families' mental health and help them fulfil their potential for a brighter future. If you’re looking for a rewarding role making a real difference in the community, then this could be the role for you!
To apply or to find out more, please call 02392 474724 or email Enquiries@otr-south.org.uk.

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‘You First’ insights programme for parenting in the 21st Century

Off The Record 'You First' Course is an insights programme for parenting in the 21st Century for parents and carers of 11-25 year olds Weekly sessions starting Thursday, 6th November! You First is a chance to work with our experienced professionals and other parents and carers of young people experiencing similar difficulties and challenges in a safe, therapeutic environment. You gain insights into the experiences of your young person in the 21st century, how the teenage brain develops and self-awareness to gain tailored tools and empowerment to support your young person in the best way you can. People that have attended You First before have said it has really helped them learn about the dynamics between themselves and their young person and helped them to adapt to improve their relationship. Others have found it turns knowledge they already had into tangible action, or that they are empowered to continue with their current parenting style as they understand their young person's challenges better

What is in it for you?
  • Learn more about how your personal life experiences can shape you as a parent
  • Explore the challenges facing your children in today’s world
  • Get new skills to support and empower them
  • Gain important insights into parenting in a different way
What will you get?
  • A better understanding of living as a young person in the 21st century
  • A range of interesting topics to help you support your young person, such as, an understanding of the teenage brain, building emotional intelligence and self awareness, coaching skills and an alternative approach to parenting
  • Opportunities to share experiences with others and to create a supportive parenting community to help each other, after the programme
Dates and Times of Courses Running
  • Thursdays 9:30-11:30 starting 6th November at Leigh Park Community Center
If this is of any interest to you, please fill out our webform OTRS - Off The Record (otrs-south.org.uk)  and select 'Parent/Carer Group Work' as the service option to be added to our waiting list

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Counselling

Talking to someone outside of school, work or home helps build resilience as you explore and overcome issues that cause you difficulty or distress

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Groupwork

6 sessions of 6-8 young people that provide support with practical coping strategies.

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Young Carer

Our Young Carers program creates a web of links to support their social needs and their right to be a young person

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Whats On

Check here to see what workshops, courses, resources and jobs we have available to you.

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Videos

Take a look at some animations we created for a community program called Back to Basics. Each one is focused on one of the ‘5 ways of wellbeing’ they are great to try as part of your own self-care routine, don’t try all at once, that’s total overload.. just pick whichever you fancy first, give it a try and if the exercises appeal work them into your everyday life:

Be Active

Be Active – V2.mp4 from Off The Record South East Hants on Vimeo.

Connect

Connect – V3.mp4 from Off The Record South East Hants on Vimeo.

Keep Learning

Keep Learning – V3.mp4 from Off The Record South East Hants on Vimeo.

Give

Give – V2.mp4 from Off The Record South East Hants on Vimeo.

Take Notice

Take Notice – V3.mp4 from Off The Record South East Hants on Vimeo.

Intro

Intro – V3.mp4 from Off The Record South East Hants on Vimeo.

FAQs

Can you share client information?

Can a 10 year old go on the waiting list now?

How many sessions of counselling do you offer?

Can a young person do counselling and group work at the same time?

How long is the OTR waiting list?

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