Case Study | Finding it hard to meet people and avoiding conflict at home

What was the reason for the referral?

• Young person (YP) finds it “challenging to meet new people”.
• YP looking for “respite”, away from previous conflict at home.
• Supporting YP to participate in extra-curricular activities.
• YP not attending school as finding it “overwhelming”.

Goals

• To support YP in improving confidence and self-esteem
• To help YP build on skills in order to make new friendships and form positive relationships with others.

What support was provided?

• 10 1-2-1 sessions took place supporting in building on personal confidence and self-esteem.
• PF staff introduced YP to PF activities so as young person could get a feel for the environment.
• YP was supported to attend boxing sessions outside of PF to continue to build their confidence.
• Encouraging YP to use coping mechanisms/strategies and grounding techniques when they are feeling overwhelmed.

Outcomes

• YP attending PF activities without the support of Positive Futures staff and made friends.
• YP attended a number of trips during PF’s Summer Activity timetable.
• YP gained confidence and will now speak up for herself and on behalf of her friends who don’t have the confidence to do so.
• Through working with the PF worker YP built up the confidence to return to school and also made a new friend
• Increased scores in Goal Based Outcome and Mind Star baseline assessments. YP scored themselves 4/10 on the first GBO assessment; this changed to 8/10 when completing exit scores.
• On entry with the Mind Star, YP scored themselves 24 overall, which increased to 27 on exit – this included specific increases in self-esteem by +1 and an increase of feelings & emotions of +2

Impact

• YP advised that “Positive Futures has helped me be more confident in myself and in situations I would normally find challenging”.
• YP advised on numerous occasions that she “feels better” and “more confident” .