Welcome to our updated Give us a break! website. We are delighted you have visited us and hope that whatever has led you to our website you will find all the information you need. You will find information on the background to Give us a break! and be able to read and hear the voices of the children and young people who have worked with us in the groups and also the voices of parents, carers and the many professionals from children’s services who give their time and energy to support Give us a break!
Throughout this website, you will find information on the background to Give us a break! in particular, we recommend you watch our DVD from 2007 which will give you a good overview of the programme and how it has helped some of our young people and their families in South Lanarkshire. Throughout the site, you will hear more from the young people who have participated in a group, along with their parents/carers and many of the professionals who are passionate and support all of the work involving Give us a break! There is a useful resource section where you will find recommended books and resources for each developmental stage. We hope you find this information helpful.
The original Give us a break! video from 2009
Paul McGill
Senior Educational Psychologist
Lisa Whitehead
Educational Psychologist
Marie-Clare Allan
Educational Psychologist