A couple weeks ago, I shared with you that we have begun a new ID project with Tolworth Girls’ School Year 7 students. We have had 3 sessions so far, and I am really enjoying working with this group!
Having gotten an initial feel for where they are at, through games and activities, I am hoping to begin focusing on some supportive themes in the coming weeks. As for the Year 8 group, we have had some tough situations lately, and it’s been difficult for me to know how to help them sometimes, when so much of their lives are controlled by parents/guardians.
Also, I have been bothered by the lack of time for one-on-one mentoring during our weekly sessions. As a result, I’ve started working journals into our programme. Sometimes I ask the girls to journal about things we are discussing, or anything else they are wanting support around, and I take the journals home during the week to write responses if appropriate.
It gives us a chance to reach out to each other on a personal level that is not possible in the sessions. Thank you for praying for me and the girls I work with. It is so good to know you stand with us! Katie