Groups at the YPU
At the young people's unit we run a variety of therapeutic groups. Groups will be part of your treatment at the YPU. Staff will speak to you about which ones would best meet your needs and how to best support you to attend.
The timetable is reviewed regularly. Some groups are also run in blocks, meaning they may not be on all of the time. More details on the groups can be found below.
The timetable is reviewed regularly. Some groups are also run in blocks, meaning they may not be on all of the time. More details on the groups can be found below.
Planning Group
Planning group is a group run by nursing staff. The group runs in the morning and the aim of this is for young people to find out what their own individual timetable is for the day. This may include groups that are on, appointments and school times. Young people are encouraged to attend planning group as this allows them to have a plan for the day and know what to expect.
Exercise Group
Exercise group- This group is open to all Young People who have sufficient percentage weight for height to enable them to exercise safely. This group can involve a variety of different therapeutic exercises with the emphasis on having fun, building strength, confidence and learning to reconnect with the body in a positive way.
Therapy Dog Session
At the YPU we have therapy dogs who visit the unit twice a week. This is an activity during young people's free time and is optional.
Decider Group Skill
The Decider Skill are CBT skills that are affective, fun, memorable and easy to use. Designed to help us to be more resilient, resourceful, responsible, robust and respectful.
Cooking Group
Cooking group is an opportunity for young people to learn daily life skills and challenge issues related to food. We encourage young people to be active participants in choosing what they would like to make. Cooking group takes place in the therapy kitchen and is run by Occupational Therapists, Dietitian and Assistant Practitioners.
Art Group
Art Group is a group run by Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and an NHS Art Volunteer. Art group is part of the school time-table and runs on a Wednesday morning. Within Art Group there are group projects which young people can participate in.
Community Meeting
Community Meeting is a meeting for young people to discuss any concerns or issues arising in the YPU. Staff facilitate this session but encourage young people to lead on the topics of discussion and have their say. Community meeting runs twice a week and young people are expected to attend as the YPU community concerns all young people.
Action Therapy
Action Therapy is a person-centred group. It is focussed on developing skills and also practising skills that young people have got out of the way of using. It focusses on skills such as self awareness, communication and self-esteem. Action therapy is run by the YPU Speech and Language Therapist, Nursing staff and an Assistant Practitioner.
