Information for Parents/Guardians accompanying children and young people to Arts Therapy at Blue Box.
SESSIONS
01.
— Duration
Blue Box in-house Play or Creative Arts Therapy sessions take place at a set time and day each week for between 12 and 20 sessions lasting 50 minutes.
02.
— Parent / Guardian
Children and young people who are referred to the service must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or named adult carer who undertakes to bring them on time for their session.
03.
— Confidentiality
This is a confidential service however, we must act or report concerns under the Child First Act 2015 to the relevant statutory services.
04.
— Support
The accompanying adult is required to wait in the waiting room whilst the child or young person is in the session. It is essential that the accompanying adult should remain in the waiting room to be close at hand in the event of the child young person wishing to leave or needing any other kind of support.
05.
— Regular Attendance
Regular attendance at every session is required to maximise the effects of the therapy. If for some unavoidable reason (such as illness) a session cannot be attended, Blue Box should be informed, giving 24-hours’ notice, or in the case of an emergency, as soon as possible before the session time is due to begin. A 50% of fee charge will apply when less than 24-hours notice is given.
Pausing a child’s therapy intervention at the request of parents will only happen in exceptional circumstances.
06.
— Progress
During the course of Play or Creative Arts Therapy sessions, the therapist will meet with the parent or guardian on at least two occasions to discuss the progress of the therapy. A report can be requested at the end of the therapy or within three months thereafter.
FEES
Fee – €60 per session (this has been reduced from €90 thanks to successful fundraising efforts to allow for greater accessibility and affordability).
€30 for intake meetings, parent/carer meetings and requested reports
A limited number of reduced rate sessions for €30 will be offer to those who have proof of a social welfare payment.
There are limited number of places at the €30 rate, as these are subsidised by fundraising.
Parents Testimonials
She’s calmer, doesn’t hit or call names as much. She’s more positive about herself and comes out of her room now. She’s more open and you can talk to her more now.
Amazing from start to finish – would highly recommend Blue Box to anyone. My little boy is back to being himself with confidence and is less fearful. So happy with this service.
My child felt safe and happy attending Blue Box every week. In his own words, “It is my favourite hour of the week” – Great atmosphere
The 3.30pm time slot was a challenge, but I am delighted that my daughter, E had the opportunity to attend the Blue Box. E’s experiences has been a hugely beneficial thing – as she had been affected socially, outside the therapy room. She learned how to value ‘calm’ and recognise ‘safe’ people and this is a big benefit for her. E learned to play drafts and interestingly, her love of music, books and writing has got bigger! P.S: E remarked a few times on the therapist, calmness – I don’t think E knew what ‘calm’ was like, as our house is go, go, go all the time. Thank you Blue Box.
Not as emotional and doesn’t cry as easily. Love’s going in for therapy and is up at the crack of dawn on a Thursday for sessions.
