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Harnessing the Power of Storytelling for Wellbeing

At Verbal, our commitment lies in forging meaningful partnerships with organisations, statutory agencies, schools, charities and funders. Our primary objective is to establish a safe and creative environment for children and young people, particularly those at risk or under care.

The Significance of Storytelling:

We recognise the profound impact of storytelling in facilitating understanding and communication within our communities. Our approach provides a structured and safe pathway to navigate challenging discussions.

Evidence-Based Models Shaped by Children & Young people:

Our methodologies are not only grounded in research (our research) but are also co-designed and co-produced by young individuals. Their invaluable insights, derived from personal experiences and knowledge, ensure that our programmes resonate authentically with their peers.

Promoting Emotional Wellbeing:

Through our structured activities, participants gain an enriched understanding of their emotional states. We guide them in identifying and adopting positive coping mechanisms, empowering them to proactively manage and enhance their mental health.

WE INVITE YOU TO EXPLORE VERBAL'S INITIATIVES, WHERE STORYTELLING BECOMES A TOOL FOR EMPOWERMENT, UNDERSTANDING, AND POSITIVE CHANGE.

Children In Need: Reading Rooms – Partner feedback: The Strand Foyer APEX

Children In Need: Reading Rooms – Partner feedback: The Strand Foyer APEX

Verbal worked in partnership with APEX – The Strand Foyer in 2015, delivering Reading Rooms with young residents. Here is what support worker Michael had to say about the programme. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2023

Updated: 20th November, 2023

Author: Sinead McLaughlin

Children In Need: Reading Rooms – Partner feedback: Kinship Care 2015

Children In Need: Reading Rooms – Partner feedback: Kinship Care 2015

Verbal worked in partnership with Kinship Care in 2015, delivering Reading Rooms with young people in care. Here is what Leanne from the Kinship Care Support Service had to say about the programme. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2023

Updated: 20th November, 2023

Author: Sinead McLaughlin

Children in Need: Reading Rooms Case Study with young people

Children in Need: Reading Rooms Case Study with young people

Verbal worked in partnership with local organisations in 2015, delivering Reading Rooms with young people in care. We asked young people what their experience of the programme was. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2023

Updated: 20th November, 2023

Author: Sinead McLaughlin

VERBAL Wellbeing

VERBAL Wellbeing

Looking for a powerful tool to improve emotional well-being and resilience? Read more

Published: 28th March, 2023

Updated: 26th October, 2023

Author: Sinead McLaughlin

THIRD SPACE

THIRD SPACE

A cross-community and cross-border creative programme for marginalised and disadvantaged young people, delivered in partnership with Extern Read more

Published: 15th March, 2018

Updated: 2nd November, 2023

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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  • Children In Need: Reading Rooms – Partner feedback: The Strand Foyer APEX

    Children In Need: Reading Rooms – Partner feedback: The Strand Foyer APEX

    Verbal worked in partnership with APEX – The Strand Foyer in 2015, delivering Reading Rooms with young residents. Here is what support worker Michael had to say about the programme.

  • Children In Need: Reading Rooms – Partner feedback: Kinship Care 2015

    Children In Need: Reading Rooms – Partner feedback: Kinship Care 2015

    Verbal worked in partnership with Kinship Care in 2015, delivering Reading Rooms with young people in care. Here is what Leanne from the Kinship Care Support Service had to say about the programme.

  • Children in Need: Reading Rooms Case Study with young people

    Children in Need: Reading Rooms Case Study with young people

    Verbal worked in partnership with local organisations in 2015, delivering Reading Rooms with young people in care. We asked young people what their experience of the programme was.

  • Verbal’s Collaboration with the Northern Ireland Public Health Research Network (NIPHRN)

    Verbal’s Collaboration with the Northern Ireland Public Health Research Network (NIPHRN)

    Verbal are collaborating with NIPHRN and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service to develop a Shared Reading programme to support ambulance control room staff.

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Verbal
Stable Lane and Mall Wall
Bishop Street Within
Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6PU

Tel:  028 7126 6946
Email:  [email protected]

Registered Charity No. NIC101482