Therapeutic and enrichment programmes

As part of their programme, students at Rise College also benefit from a range of therapeutic services such as Equine Assisted Therapy, Art Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

Equine Assisted Therapy incorporates horses into therapeutic activities such as grooming, feeding, and leading a horse while being supervised by qualified therapists.

Young people often find it difficult to open up or process painful emotions and experiences. Equine-assisted therapy allow young people of all ages to work on issues such as:

• Assertiveness
• Confidence
• Developing and maintaining relationships
• Emotional awareness
• Empathy
• Impulse control
• Problem-solving skills
• Social skills
• Trust in others
• Trust in self

Art Therapy is an established form of psychotherapy, delivered by trained art therapists (also known as art psychotherapists).

Art therapy uses art as the primary mode of expression, alongside talking with an art therapist. It aims to reduce distress and improve social, emotional and mental health by promoting insight, self-compassion and a sense of agency and self-worth.

During the sessions which are in groups, students are supported by an Art Therapist to use art to express and articulate often complex thoughts and feelings.

Art Therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions to foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress.

Enrichment programme