03/06/2026
As we head into the final half term before the summer holidays, Phoenix is continuing its work in schools, providing mental health support and psychoeducation to young people.
This time of year offers an important opportunity to help students recognise the support systems available to them within school and begin thinking about how they can look after themselves when those familiar resources aren’t as accessible during the summer break.
Throughout the year, Phoenix sessions focus on helping young people identify when they are starting to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsettled. This half term, we place an even greater emphasis on recognising the strengths, coping strategies, and resources they already have within themselves.
And how do we do that? Through games, of course!
Our activities are designed to challenge young people in a fun and engaging way, helping them practise adapting to change, experimenting with different approaches, slowing down, managing frustration, and persevering when things don’t go to plan.
Most importantly, we take time to reflect on these experiences together, highlighting the resilience, determination, and problem-solving skills they demonstrate. By making these strengths visible, we help young people recognise that they already have the tools they need to navigate challenges and build confidence as they move towards the summer holidays.
