Support for Arabic speaking refugee families in Birmingham – Project Salam
See our resources for Arabic-speaking resettling and refugee families in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
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Project Salam
Beacon Family Services can help if you work with families who are:
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Families who are worried about their children’s emotional wellbeing and/or behaviour
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worried about their children’s anxiety, emotional wellbeing or mental health
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struggling with their child's behaviours or Childhood Challenging Violent and Aggressive Behaviours (CCVAB)
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experiencing school anxiety and / or school refusal
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experiencing a life change, such as illness, divorce or bereavement
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fostering or adopting and looking for support to develop new relationships
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looking for support with either neurodivergence, such as Autism or ADHD, or disabilities
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finding family life difficult and who would like to deepen their relationships to be a more connected parent
Beacon Family Services can help if you work with families who are:
The families we support through Project Salam come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and some members of their families may be neurodivergent. Different cultures may have varied perspectives on neurodivergence.
تأتي العائلات التي ندعمها من خلال” مشروع سلام’ من خلفيات وخبرات متنوعة، وقد يكون بعض أفراد هذه العائلات متباينين أو مختلفين عصبيًا. قد يكون للثقافات المختلفة وجهات نظر مختلفة حول التباين اوالاختلاف العصبي.
Every parent knows the daily struggles of coaxing children through tasks essential for a smoothly running day. From the frustration of wrangling shoes back onto little feet to the seemingly endless battles over homework, these challenges are part and parcel of parenthood. Yet, for some parents, especially those navigating the intricate landscape of raising neurodivergent children, these demands can escalate into overwhelming obstacles that leave them feeling lost and helpless
يعرف كل الآباء الصّعوبات اليوميّة التي تواجههم في إقناع الأطفال بالقيام بالمهام الأساسيّة اليوميّة ليسير اليوم بسلاسة. بدءًا من الإحباط النّاتج عن المجادلة حول لبس الأحذية مرة أخرى على الأقدام الصّغيرة وانتهاءً الى المعارك حول أداء الواجبات المنزلية والتي تبدو بلا نهاية.
فبالرّغم من انّ هذه التّحدّيات تعدّ جزءًا لا يتجزّأ من الأبوّة. ومع ذلك تعدّ تحدّيا بالنّسبة لبعض الآباء. وخاصة أولئك الآباء الذين يتنقلون في المشهد المعقد لتربية أطفال مختلفين أو متباينين عصبيًا، فيمكن أن تتفاقم عندهم هذه المطالب وتتحول إلى عقبات هائلة تجعلهم يشعرون بالضّياع والعجز.
Have you ever wondered why your child just can’t sit still? Or why they seem to prefer being upside down? Or how on earth they can really manage that fairground ride again? Children need to spin, roll, and swing indoors and outdoors. Brain research shows us that movement not only helps children develop their motor skills but also helps to alleviate stress and anxiety.
هل تساءلت يومًا لماذا لا يستطيع الطفل من الجلوس ساكنًا؟ أو لماذا يبدو أنّهم يفضلون أن يكونوا مقلوبين رأسا على عقب؟ أو كيف يمكنهم حقًا ان يلعبوا هذه اللعبة في مدينة الالعاب والمعارض مرة أخرى؟
يحتاج الأطفال إلى الدّوران والتّدحرج والتّأرجح في الدّاخل والخارج. تُظهر لنا أبحاث الدّماغ أنّ الحركة لا تساعد الأطفال على تطوير مهاراتهم الحركيّة فحسب، ولكنّها تساعد أيضًا في تخفيف التّوتر والقلق لديهم
Dr Porges is a psychiatrist who researches into how our nervous systems impact on our capacity to manage social engagement. It has been hailed as the missing link to understanding trauma.
الدكتور بورخيس هو طبيب نفسي يبحث في كيفية تأثير أنظمتنا العصبية على قدرتنا على إدارة او الانخراط في المشاركة الاجتماعية. وقد تم الترحيب بها باعتبارها الحلقة المفقودة لفهم الصدمة
The levels of anxiety and other mental health difficulties children are experiencing is at an all time high. This is frequently linked to the increasingly digital world we live in, and especially smart phones. Parents of children and teens speak to me about the struggles they have getting their child away from their devices. They are worried about how compulsively their children seem to seek out screen time.
إن مستويات القلق وغيرها من صعوبات الصحة العقلية التي يعاني منها الأطفال هي في أعلى مستوياتها على الإطلاق. ويرتبط هذا في كثير من الأحيان بالعالم الرقمي المتزايد الذي نعيش فيه، وخاصة الهواتف الذكية. يتحدث معي آباء الأطفال والمراهقين عن الصعوبات التي يواجهونها في إبعاد أطفالهم عن أجهزتهم. إنهم قلقون بشأن مدى رغبة وسعي أطفالهم القهري في البحث عن وقت أمام الشاشات
Do you have days where you feel like your child just isn’t listening, no matter how hard you try to connect with them? We’ve all had them as parents and it’s easy to start questioning if you’re doing something wrong or if there might be more to the situation. So, you might get their hearing checked and if nothing is wrong what next? It’s natural to feel frustrated and worried, especially when communication feels like an uphill battle.
هل تمر عليك بعض الأيام التي تشعر فيها أن طفلك لا يستمع إليك، بغض النظر عن مدى صعوبة محاولتك التواصل معه؟ نحن جميعًا قد مررنا بهكذا مواقف كآباء، ومن السهل أن تبدأ في التساؤل عما إذا كنت فعلت شيئًا خاطئًا أو إذا كان هناك المزيد من الأمور في هذا الموقف. لذا، قد تقوم بفحص سمعهم وإذا لم يكن هناك أي خطأ فيه، اذن فماذا بعد؟ من الطبيعي أن تشعر بالإحباط والقلق، خاصة عندما يبدو التواصل وكأنه معركة شاقة
Our senses are working all the time taking in movement, touch, sight, sound, taste and smell. We use these senses to detect and make sense of an experience, deciding whether we like it or not. If any of our senses are over or under responsive then this becomes more challenging. Let us show you.
تعمل حواسنا طوال الوقت في الحركة واللمس والبصر والصوت والتذوق والشم. نحن نستخدم هذه الحواس لاكتشاف التجربة وفهمها، وتحديد ما إذا كنا نحبها أم لا. إذا كانت أي من حواسنا أكثر أو أقل استجابة من المعتاد، يصبح تحديد هذا أكثر صعوبة. دعونا نبين لك.فيه، اذن فماذا بعد؟ من الطبيعي أن تشعر بالإحباط والقلق، خاصة عندما يبدو التواصل وكأنه معركة شاقة
Project Salam is a support programme for refugee families from Afghanistan, Ukraine and Syria to strengthen and maintain family relationships during their period of resettlement in Birmingham and West Midlands.
We use play therapies like Theraplay® to focus on the parent-child relationship, which can have a transformative impact on families’ sense of safety and wellbeing.
Beacon Family Services works directly with families, as well as with professionals who also support refugee families.
Translated resources for parents and professionals
We are developing a bank of translated resources with information and tips on topics including but not limited to neurodivergence and parenting challenges.
Family Theraplay® Support Packages
We meet with a family to understand their needs. Then we provide a bespoke package of Theraplay® sessions and parent support, with the help of an interpreter.
We utilise a one-to-one dynamic and these sessions usually take place in the family home over a 12 week period.
Theraplay® Groups
In these fun-filled sessions, parents and children can explore the power of play to build and maintain relationships. They can take place on a weekly basis over 6-8 weeks in schools, community groups, etc.
Groups for Teenagers and Young People
We offer opportunities for young refugees to connect and thrive in a supportive environment.
Beanie Bundles
Our unique play resource, designed by our therapists and crafted by volunteers, offers a means to welcome Ukrainian families to Birmingham.
Translated resources for parents and professionals
We are developing a bank of translated resources with information and tips on topics including but not limited to neurodivergence and parenting challenges.
The Parenting with Theraplay® programme
Written by experienced clinical psychologists and social workers, this is immersive training which covers attachment theory, neurobiology, and Theraplay® techniques to help professionals assessing and supporting refugee families foster healthier, more resilient relationships.
More details on the training can be read in Parenting With Theraplay® (downloadable PDF).
Places are for West Midlands based professionals, generously funded by the the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities and Birmingham City Council.
Translated resources for professionals and parents
We are developing a bank of translated resources with information and tips on topics including: neurodivergence, parenting challenges etc.
Are you part of a community group, school, or other organisation that supports or interacts with refugee families? We’d love to collaborate with you.
Host us or partner with us!
We love to run our Theraplay® Groups in places most relevant to participants. If you are part of a group or organisation that could host such an event, please get in touch.
Schools, after-school clubs, community spaces, support groups, sport clubs, etc. — we’d love to hear from you.
Passionate about knitting or crochet?
Join our team of volunteer crafters in creating Beacon Beanies for our therapeutic sessions. Your skills can make a real difference in the lives of refugee families.
Project Salam is possible thanks to geneerous funding from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, Birmingham City Council, the Heart of England Community Foundation, and the National Lottery.
Peppy Hills is a qualified play therapist who leads Project Salam at Beacon Family Services.
For more information about Beacon Family Services' Project Salam, please contact peppy@beaconservices.org.uk or phone 0121 270 0593.
