Visiting a Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP). A leaflet for Young People.
Date issued: May 2024
Review date: May 2026
Ref: D-300/child health/EL/Visiting a Wellbeing practitioner v4
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Visiting a Wellbeing Practitioner at The Child Development Centre (CDC)
What is a Wellbeing Practitioner?
A Wellbeing Practitioner or CWP is someone who talks with children about problems and worries. They might help you understand your problem by talking with you about your thoughts and feelings and how these can affect your behaviour.
Together, we will create some goals which will help us to track your progress. We will also try out new skills that can help you feel braver and happier.
Why might I see a Wellbeing Practitioner?
Children and young people may come for different reasons, including:
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Finding it hard to get along with friends or family
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Having difficulties at school
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Feeling sad or unhappy
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Feeling worried or frightened
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Feeling frustrated or angry
What happens when I see the Wellbeing Practitioner?
We will spend time with you, talking about:
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Problems that are bothering you
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Your friends, interests and hobbies
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Your home and school life
We will listen to you and try to find ways to help you cope with worries and difficulties.
Our meetings will last between 20 to 60 minutes. They can be face-to-face at the Child Development Centre, on video or by telephone.
We will also try out new skills for you to practice at home. Completing your home tasks and challenges is important for feeling better.
Do I have to see the Wellbeing Practitioner?
No-one will force you; it is your choice. However, we are here to help you with things you are finding difficult. It can help to talk to someone who is used to listening to people your age. Lots of children enjoy coming as it can be fun!
Will other people know what we talk about?
What you talk about is private and it’s your time to share any feelings that you may be finding difficult. However, if you say it is okay some information will be shared with your doctor and the people that help take care of you. If there are some things you do not want to share then just let us know.
The only thing we can’t keep private is if we think that you are being hurt or somebody else is being hurt. The most important thing is keeping children and young people safe.
What will happen after our first meeting?
If you feel it is helpful, we can meet with you for 6 to 8 sessions OR we might tell you about other people that could support you better.
If you want to know more whilst you are waiting, please check our Child Development Centre pages
