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Rise Young Minds Sanctuary, 3-5 Cross Street, Birkenhead (2026)

08/08/2026

Some recent wins at Rise 🙏 . During our last group session we received some gorgeous feedback which makes us happy , it’s why we do what we do . A lovely 9 year old boy with ASD, ADHD, and Dsypraxia who had not been able to attend school or groups due to anger , impulsivity and struggling to concentrate joined us. We saw the opposite of anger , yes he struggled to concentrate at times but we get it , he’s got a busy mind , that what busy minds do . He struggled with impulsivity during the first Reiki and meditation but by session 4 he could rest , and fully engage looking so peaceful and relaxed . He asked if he could come back as this was the first time he had ever made friends and felt accepted by a group for being able to be himself. ❤️

Another young boy with similar difficulties who had never been able to attend 1 to 1 sessions or groups due to anxiety and social communication difficulties attended a private Reiki session. It was very difficult for mum to even get him through the door , he wanted to leave . At Rise we have no pressure or targets to meet so we can work at people’s pace . It was obvious this young person had no trust so we worked on that first and their body was so tense there was no way he was going to relax . After just 3 sessions of us building trust , he was able to softern and engage in a short meditation Session. Most neurodivergent kids are very sensitive to the likes of energy and sound so we work differently with shorter sessions. Mums feedback was that he enjoyed it , wanted to come back for more , and had been able to spend time with friends without becoming dysregulated which was a big thing .

At Rise we have over 40 years of working as children and adolescents mental health nurses,so we have vast experience of holding space . This is why what we offer is so unique we combine our nursing experience with holistic therapeutic interventions.

We are open for referrals for both group and individual work , please see previous posts for information how you can refer .

Referrals are now open for our next group and 1 to 1 Reiki sessions . Please email RiseCic@outlook.com with your conta...

07/08/2026

Referrals are now open for our next group and 1 to 1 Reiki sessions . Please email [email protected] with your contact details and we will send a brief referral form .

Please share with anyone who you think may benefit .

Thanks to the generous funding from Wirral CVSand The Stephen Beard Foundation, we are able to offer this current project completely free of charge, ensuring that finances are not a barrier to support.

This project will offer a safe, non-clinical space at the RISE Young Minds Sanctuary for children and young people aged 8–17 who are struggling with their mental and emotional health.

All appropriate referrals will be offered an initial mental health consultation to ensure the service is suitable. If we do not think our service best meets the young persons needs. Then we will signpost to a more appropriate service. With your consent, if a child is already open to another mental health service, we will consult with that team and where appropriate work alongside side them.

1 to 1 Reiki and Relaxation sessions are held at Positivity Club CIC Hoylake between 10 and 3 Mondays from the 7th of September . Parents remain with the young person ( and usually join in the meditation 🥰 )

Who We Are
Here is a reminder of who is behind Rise Young Minds Sanctuary and the experience we bring. Between us, we have over 40 years’ experience as NHS Mental Health Nurses, primarily within Children and Young Persons Mental Health Services.

Our experience spans a wide range of NHS settings, including clinical leadership roles within acute mental health wards and therapeutic work within community mental health services.

These gentle, non-invasive practices can help reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience, particularly for young people who may not respond well to traditional talking therapy.

We now have a website: www.risecic.co.uk.

We are very excited and honoured to be offering this work.

Please share with anyone this may resonate with.

06/08/2026

One of our sessions includes the parents joining us for a guided meditation and Reiki session. It’s lovely seeing the kids snuggling up and relaxing with their parents. Especially as many had struggled to even join the meditation on day 1

Please contact us on social media or email [email protected] with your contact details and we will send a brief referral form if you would like to refer your child.

All appropriate referrals will be offered an initial mental health consultation to ensure the service is suitable. If we do not think our service best meets the young persons needs. Then we will signpost to a more appropriate service. With your consent, if a child is already open to another mental health service, we will consult with that team and where appropriate work alongside side them.

Our current project starts on Tuesday 8th September our group session with be held
Tuesdays between 1230-230pm we are really excited to be using the gorgeous Callister Gardens ,so the beauty of nature can enhance our mental health sessions. The group will run for 4 weeks , and will have a maximum of 10 children per class . The aim of the group is to equip young people with powerful coping strategies to handle tough emotions with confidence. Young people will build their own personalised toolbox of practical skills to support their wellbeing now and in the future.

Our experience spans a wide range of NHS settings, including clinical leadership roles within acute mental health wards and therapeutic work within community mental health services.

These gentle, non-invasive practices can help reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience, particularly for young people who may not respond well to traditional talking therapies.

From Monday the 7th September between 10AM and 2PM
we will be providing one to one Reiki sessions, our current venue is in Hoylake. These sessions will be offering, guided meditation, mindfulness and Reiki for mental and emotional wealth.

We now have a website: www.risecic.co.uk. Please feel free to visit and share with anyone who may benefit.

We are very excited and honoured to be offering this work.

Please share with anyone this may resonate with.

02/08/2026

Referrals are now open for our next group and 1 to 1 Reiki sessions . Please email [email protected] with your contact details and we will send a brief referral form .

Thanks to the generous funding from Wirral CVS and The Stephen Beard Foundation, we are able to offer this current project completely free of charge, ensuring that finances are not a barrier to support.

This project will offer a safe, non-clinical space at the RISE Young Minds Sanctuary for children and young people aged 8–17 who are struggling with their mental and emotional health.

All appropriate referrals will be offered an initial mental health consultation to ensure the service is suitable. If we do not think our service best meets the young persons needs. Then we will signpost to a more appropriate service. With your consent, if a child is already open to another mental health service, we will consult with that team and where appropriate work alongside side them.

Our next group starts 8th September with be held on Tuesdays between 1230 -230pm we are really excited to be using the gorgeous Callister Trust ,so the beauty of nature can enhance our mental health sessions. The group will run for 4 weeks , and will have a maximum of 10 children per class . The aim of the group is to equip young people
with powerful coping strategies to handle tough emotions with confidence. Young people will build their own personalised toolbox of practical skills to support their wellbeing now and in the future.

1 to 1 Reiki and Relaxation sessions are held at Positivity Club CIC Hoylake between 10 and 2 Mondays .

Who We Are
Here is a reminder of who is behind Rise Young Minds Sanctuary and the experience we bring. Between us, we have over 40 years’ experience as NHS Mental Health Nurses, primarily within Children and Young Persons Mental Health Services.

Our experience spans a wide range of NHS settings, including clinical leadership roles within acute mental health wards and therapeutic work within community mental health services.

Our Approach
At RISE, we offer early, personalised support that blends evidence based therapies such as CBT and EMDR with holistic approaches including Reiki and mindfulness.

These gentle, non-invasive practices can help reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience, particularly for young people who may not respond well to traditional talking therapies.

Our Experience and Qualifications Include:
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Regular Children’s Safeguarding Training
Basic Life Support
CBT
EMDR
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Reiki Levels 1, 2 and Master/Teacher
Mental Health First Aider Trainer
Family Intervention worker
Children and Adolescent At-Risk Mental State Assessor
Meditation Teacher
Children’s Yoga Teacher

We now have a website: www.risecic.co.uk. Please feel free to visit and share with anyone who may benefit.

We are very excited and honoured to be offering this work.

Please share with anyone this may resonate with.

01/08/2026

Our Next 4 week children’s mental health group starts Tuesday the 8th September 1230 till 1430 at the gorgeous Callister Trust gardens . More info coming soon .
# meditation

26/07/2026

Looking forward to collaborating with Natalie's Yoga Journey again .

All welcome, mums , dads , aunties , uncles and grandparents.
This is a relaxed family event so no age limit on children . Whether you are a new mother with a pre crawling baby who would like to enjoy yoga reiki and meditation in a family freindly environment. Or if you have a teenager in your family you would love to share this feel good afternoon noon with . You are All welcome.

Also begininers welcome, no expectations for children to sit still . We will have crafts for those who wish to practice mindfulness during the meditation and reiki . The children will still recieve, and be in a beautiful environment with others modelling mindfulness techniques around them .

Family yoga & Reiki
meditation
🧘‍♀️🕉💗💫🌳🦋

When:
Monday 3rd august
Approx
2/3 hours
(Free time to head off if you need to or stay and connect)

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Yoga and meditation circle
3.30 - 4.30pm
There will be
Optional picnic and play after
Finishing no later than 4.30

At Bidston gardens
£25 per parent and child
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What to expect :
*Intro and conversation
*Movement & breathwork
*Meditation & Reiki

*Closing with picnic and play
(Optiinal to leave at any point during the integration space)

A space to organically connect with others or ask questions and guidance for future self care and parenthood.
* we will encourage time to play with the children and connect with other parents*

Finishing no later than 4.30 pm

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snacks will be provided but encouraging you to bring your favouire snacks or something share (not obliged)

Mats and blankets can be provided if needed or bring your own.

17/07/2026

🎒 Starting school is a huge milestone.

It can be an exciting time, but it's completely normal for children (and parents!) to have a few worries too.

Our Starting School Workshop is designed to help children feel more confident as they prepare for this exciting new adventure. Through fun activities, we'll explore making new friends, building confidence and talking about any worries they might have about starting school.

It's also a lovely opportunity to visit our brand new hub before the school term begins.

📅 Friday 28th August
🕙 10:00–11:30am
📍 Positivity Club CIC, Hoylake
💷 £10

If your child is starting school this September, we'd love to welcome them along! 💛

Www.bookwhen.com/positivityclubcic

22/05/2026

We love our new home on a Monday.
1 to 1 sessions will now be held at the gorgeous Positivity Club CIC between 10am and 2pm. Another great service for children's mental and emotional health please check out Positivity club if you have not already done so .

This week Jess has had the pleasure of offering EMDR to some of our young people . Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is non clinical therapy that can help traumatic thoughts become less distressing.

Referrals are now open for our next set of one to one work and we do have spaces on the next fully funded ( Free) group. Please contact us on social media or email [email protected] with your contact details and we will send a brief referral form .

Thanks to the generous funding from Wirral CVS and The Stephen Beard Foundation , we are able to offer most of our services completely free of charge, ensuring that finances are not a barrier to support.

This project will offer a safe, non-clinical space at the RISE Young Minds Sanctuary for children and young people aged 8–17 who are struggling with their mental and emotional health.

All appropriate referrals will be offered an initial mental health consultation to ensure the service is suitable. If we do not think our service best meets the young persons needs. Then we will signpost to a more appropriate service. With your consent, if a child is already open to another mental health service, we will consult with that team and where appropriate work alongside side them.

Our next group with be held on June 23rd then Tuesdays between 1230 -230pm we are really excited to be using the gorgeous Callister Trust ,so the beauty of nature can enhance our mental health sessions. The group will run for 4 weeks , and will have a maximum of 10 children per class . The aim of the group is to equip young people
with powerful coping strategies to handle tough emotions with confidence. Young people will build their own personalised toolbox of practical skills to support their wellbeing now and in the future.

Who We Are
Here is a reminder of who is behind Rise Young Minds Sanctuary and the experience we bring. Between us, we have over 40 years’ experience as NHS Mental Health Nurses, primarily within Children and Young Persons Mental Health Services.

Our experience spans a wide range of NHS settings, including clinical leadership roles within acute mental health wards and therapeutic work within community mental health services.

Our Approach
At RISE, we offer early, personalised support that blends evidence based therapies such as CBT and EMDR with holistic approaches including Reiki and mindfulness.

These gentle, non-invasive practices can help reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience, particularly for young people who may not respond well to traditional talking therapies.

Our Experience and Qualifications Include:
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Regular Children’s Safeguarding Training
Basic Life Support
CBT
EMDR
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Reiki Levels 1, 2 and Master/Teacher
Mental Health First Aider Trainer
Family Intervention worker
Children and Adolescent At-Risk Mental State Assessor
Meditation Teacher
Children’s Yoga Teacher

We now have a website: www.risecic.co.uk. Please feel free to visit and share with anyone who may benefit.

We are very excited and honoured to be offering this work.

Please share with anyone this may resonate with.

17/05/2026

This week, Jess held the space and led a fantastic TIPP skills session, teaching the children ways to settle the nervous system for emotional regulation. At Rise, we invite the children to feel comfortable to be their unique, beautiful selves. So, it was lovely to receive feedback from the mum of a lovely 8-year-old boy who, due to ADHD symptoms, has not been able to attend school. We are so proud that he has been able to attend every session with no concerns and has asked to come again as he has enjoyed attending so much. He had also been independently using his toolkit in between sessions when he was feeling overwhelmed. In the first session, he struggled to sit still and engage in the meditation, which is fine, as we work with this. But in the following sessions, he was able to fully relax and engage in the meditation and Reiki, even falling asleep.

We still have spaces on the next group program that starts 23rd June at 1230 for 4 weeks, and some one-to-one sessions on Mondays between 10 and 2 are available. Please comment or email for referral details

10/05/2026

Look who came and joined our circle and lay down with the children as they received Reiki and meditated ❤️. What an absolute blessing. It's week 3 of our group. One parent shared, 'I just want to thank you, as he came home bouncing, in a great mood, laughing. He said he felt so much better than before the session and found it so relaxing that he fell asleep.' This is a lovely young man who always looks visibly tense and rigid in social settings. It was lovely to see him soften and smile during the Reiki. Again, at the end of the session, when we told the children it had finished, they didn't move from the mat, so relaxed, not wanting to leave. All children were reporting regular feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and anger. So to hear them able to share these experiences without shame with other peers who have lived experience made us really proud. Each shared that they felt better afterward and were looking forward to returning.

We still have spaces on the next group program that starts 23rd June at 1230 for 4 weeks, and some one-to-one sessions on Mondays between 10 and 2 are available. Please comment or email for referral details. 🙏

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