Movement and sports enable clients to become attuned to their physicality and to release tension held in the body as a result of trauma or anxiety.

Mentors work with individuals or groups and alongside other specialists to provide a range of movement and sports activities in a therapeutic context. They encourage clients to learn new skills and develop stamina and confidence through persistence and practise.

Group sports foster positive social relationships and a sense of belonging which supports improved emotional and physical well-being.

Individual sessions create a safe and non-threatening space to talk and express emotion. Sports activities form the focus of sessions and so clients can choose to share their experience when they are ready and when a foundation of trust has been established.

The attentive listening and support of the mentor allows clients to feel heard, valued and understood. This helps to restore self-worth and enables clients to meet the circumstances of their lives with increased resilience and hope.

Sports mentors in The Koru Project are qualified football, swimming and fitness coaches and offer other specialisms including Bespoke Specialist Provision in Education and DDP informed practice.

The Koru Project is pleased to offer sports mentoring for groups and individuals in partnership with The Junction Gym in Broadstone where we are able to use facilities for training and activities . www.thejunctionbroadstone.co.uk

We also offer confidence building courses and sessions in association with OTC Watersports Centre in Portland, Dorset. www.otc-watersports.com