REACTing in Schools

Referrals to REACT are from Pastoral Care, Integrated Assessment Teams, and School Staff who see young people everyday with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues.  We have developed an excellent working relationship with school staff and worked together to help improve outcomes for pupils. We offer one to one counselling or group work where several young people come together and a tailored programme is delivered.

Many young people struggle.  Their emotional distress is often too difficult to cope with, they can use negative behaviours to help them deal with their feelings such as alchol/drug abuse, anger, violence, running away.

'REACT has been great to deal with - very helpful, efficient, pleasant and organised.  The pupils are positive about this support and enjoy their time in the groups.'
Lochend Community High School

Pupils receive help with:

• Emotional problems
• Anger/Violence/Behaviour
• Mental health
• Grief, abandonment and loss
• Sexual Abuse
• Family problems
• Domestic Abuse at home
• Parental separation

Many have problems with family relationships.  This impacted on their self-esteem and confidence, their relationships with others ability cope and performance at school.

React enhances the caring ethos of each school we work within and assists the staff to ensure the wellbeing of pupils.

Young People benefit by –

• Improving Emotional Wellbeing and help to Manage Feelings
• Improving Mental Health
• Improving Motivation and engagement with school
• Improving relationships with peers, teachers and family members
• Improving Communication Skills
• Building self esteem and confidence
• Improving Behaviour
• Reducing Anger
• Exploring future options
• Increasing the take up of education and qualifications
• Increasing employment options
• Providing options to train as Peer Educators within the React Project

"The service and support provided by REACT has made a real difference to the lives of the young people that have worked with the counsellor. This has also had a positive impact on the whole school community." 
St. Mungo’s Academy