What we do.

Our services.

Our role is to help you focus upon your strengths and what you can control and achieve, enabling you to put solid foundation in place, in order to create the life that you want, with the tools and resources to confidently build it.  This means, that we focus upon the basics, meeting you where you are at and walking the journey with you, until you feel confident to try it alone. 

You can access our service at different gateway points, however, we believe that strength comes when education and therapeutic support meet, allowing you to go on an adventure of self-awareness and discovery; building your toolbox of knowledge and skills, in order to try out strategies, techniques and ideas in your own life. We pride ourselves in having a variety of programmes to help you lay solid foundations to build upon, recognising the existing strengths and tools as a starting point. 

Some people need therapeutic support in the first instance, to gain clarity over what they want and tools to feel confident enough to access other opportunities, potentially accessing some of our workshops or courses to boost your knowledge and skills.  

Other people start off with developing knowledge and skills, then want to access therapeutic support, to embed learnings and create a personalised approach to creating changes, implementing their skills in everyday life.   All pathways aim to lead into the same place; Community Belonging, with the self belief, confidence, skills and motivation to feel connected to your community and others in order to access opportunities available to you and reach your potential. 

It is important tous that our services are available outside working hours, making it accessible for all. 

We have a number of ways of accessing services, depending upon your income and situation, therefore offer funded, subsidised and self funded programmes.

 

 

It is important to recognise that there are stages we must follow and have in place, in order to be achieving our potential.  So when we talk about meeting you, where you are at, it means understanding where you are in Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and supporting you to put solid foundations in place, in order to build the life that you want to achieve.  

Maslow states that there are stages to achieving potential, and we must be stepping though and achieving each phase, in order to move to the next. 

What Next Chapter offers:

As a community, we understand that everyone has different strengths and needs, therefore, we are all at different stages in how we want to access services.  This is why we, at Next Chapter have created a ‘journey’ through our services, whether you need that extra 1:1 support, group and education programmes or, engaging in your community.  We listen to hear and will support your in finding the right approach and tools to support you to grow and flourish.

Community Belonging :

Enabling you to step into your community, with confidence and resilience 

• Accessing learning and employment opportunities

• Accessing local activities and events

• Connecting with our community and people around us 

• Feeling a sense of belonging in your community, accessing services and making a positive contribution

Where we work.

We are based at 156 Mill Lane, Wallasey and are proud to host services from our large building, which we expanded and renovated in 2019, with the support our wonderful Next Chapter friends and community.  Some of our sessions are delivered outreach in other community buildings and schools

We also offer online workshops, courses, sessions and support, making our services accessible in our wider community across Wirral, but further afield across England and beyond.

Developing Positive Communication

Who is the course for?

This is not a parenting course, but an opportunity to press ‘pause and re-set’ to explore how you want family life to look, be and the steps needed to work towards it.  It enables you to reflect upon where you are now, strengths you have and the barriers you may be facing.  You will set goals and consider different approaches to parenting, to best support your family.  

It works best for families where children are showing a level of compliance, but you may be feeling out of sync, disconnected or communication is tough.

What are the aims?

The course focuses upon how we relate, connect and communicate, to create a positive and healthy home environment, a place for our children to grow and flourish.  The aim of the course it to reflect where you are now and where you want to be, develop skills, knowledge, tools, confidence and resilience to achieve your goals.  Using a psycho-education, therapeutic coaching approach, this course takes you on a journey of understanding yourself, parenting and issues influencing your child, which creates a foundation for you to build upon.  

This is underpinned by understanding emotional and mental health, so you have understanding and strategies to support their well-being as they journey though childhood, teenage years and into adulthood.  By the end of the course, you will feel stronger in creating the changes you want to see, at the earliest possible stage, before reaching crisis.

What do we cover?

Goal setting and understanding the change process

Parenting styles and leadership skills

Building a brain and how it impacts us in adulthood

Understanding and building positive attachment

Understanding, recognising and managing emotions

Exploring mental health and emotional well-being

Developing positive communication and managing conflict

Understanding communication

Exploring & Challenging beliefs, values and ‘unwritten rules’

Managing Me Workshop for Adults

Who is the course for?

Whether you are looking to develop your knowledge and skills for your own mental health & well-being, to support a child, someone else or, your own professional development, this workshop will give you a deeper understanding into the stress response, anxiety, recognising and managing emotions, enabling you to improve mental health and well-being.
 
What are the aims?
The aim of this workshop is to equip you with understanding of what happens during a stress response and that we are having a normal human reaction to something that we perceive as a threat, alongside how it impacts communication and relationships with ourselves and others.  It will give you a solid foundation, in order to build a step by step approach in understanding the stages of stress and how we can remain in control, to make more informed decisions, rather than being driven by emotions.
 
What do we cover 
  • Personal Reflection of different elements which contribute to emotional and mental health
  • Goal setting
  •  Understanding the physiology of stress
  •  Understanding the brain
  • Developing a feelings vocabulary & recognising how our body communicates
  • Understanding stages of escalation
  • Explore strategies to manage emotional responses
  • Design a personalised toolkit to manage escalation stage and emotions
  • Explore relaxation and well-being strategies for daily care

Nutrition and Wellness 

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for anyone who would like to begin the journey of exploring how nutrition underpins our health and well-being.  Whether you want to make adjustments for yourself, child or family, this workshop will enable you to reflect upon your current health and nutrition, making more informed decisions about your food and well-being.  
  
What are the aims?

We all want to feel good, but often don’t pay enough attention to the role our food plays in achieving it.  Within this workshop, we explore links between gut and brain health, the role inflammation plays upon our well being, alongside quick and easy adjustments that can be made, laying foundations for improved health and well-being.
 
What do we cover?

Reflect upon your current nutritional habits
Gain clarity upon a goal 
Explore causes of global health crisis & how you can support your body
Explore nutritional factors influencing physical and mental health  
Understand the link between inflammation and chronic illness
Explore cellular & gut health and the importance of getting it right
Understand essential fatty acids and how they work in the body
Quick tips & easy wins for improving health through nutrition
Explore an action plan to support your in achieving your goal

Dare To Be

Who is the course for?

Dare to be is where personal development, wellness and education meet, for people who want to re-conenct with who they are, understand themselves better and move forward, improving mental and physical health, confidence and emotional resilience.  It is ideal for those who have felt stuck with their life, but ready to think about who they want to be and create a plan on how they are going to work towards it.
 
 
What are the aims?

In this course, we take you on a journey of self reflection and discovery, understanding and thinking about what you want for your life, taking small, achievable steps to work towards your goals.  You will be taken through a process of developing a personalised plan, gaining knowledge, information and tools to manage and improve emotional and mental health and challenge unhelpful beliefs about yourself, enabling you to feeling more confident and resilient, improving health and well-being. 
 
 
What do we cover

Goal setting, understanding the process of change
Tapping into our inner vision and motivation for change
Exploring wellness and how this may be experienced
Understanding basic nutrition to get our body ready for the ‘journey’
Exploring approaches to well-being and self care
Understanding the brain and emotional health 
Develop strategies to communicate and manage emotions
Identifying negative thought cycles and limiting beliefs, cultivating growth mindsets
Reframing beliefs and developing positive self talk 
Developing positive support networks
Action planning and moving forward 

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Who is this course for?

This course is for women who have left an unhealthy or abusive relationship and ready to move forward.
 
What are the aims

The course is delivered in small groups of 6 either online or in person, giving a sense of comfort, being surrounded by others who understand the courage and strength it has taken to be here.  It is for those who are ready to claim back ‘YOU’, in an environment underpinned by respect, co care and support.
 
We take you on a journey of self discovery, encouraging you to step forward with your healing journey, thinking about who you want to be and discovering all those goals and dreams you have for yourself, laying foundations to work towards them.  
 
During the course, you will be taken through a process of developing a personalised plan, gaining tools to manage your worries, stress and anxiety, goal setting and exploring outdated limited beliefs you hold, which no longer serve you.  
 
This course has proved incredibly successful for helping women to find their inner power, strength and courage, to step forward to the woman she is capable of being.  Previous participants told us 
 
‘I never thought that I was this capable’.
‘I felt so supported and believed in, that I went out and achieved my dreams!’ 
‘Who knew that I could actually become a student’
‘Who knew I could be the person to make the changes that me and my children needed’
‘I am a stronger woman from this course and feel like a capable parent, a strong and positive role model for my children to look up to’.
 
What do we cover

Vision Boarding and Goal setting
Understanding change
Understanding self care
Understanding emotions and trauma
Understanding the trauma bond
Understanding the brain and developing a personalised toolkit to manage emotional and mental health
Understanding and challenging beliefs
Planning for my future

Ignite

Who is this course for?

This course is for women who have left an unhealthy or abusive relationship and ready to move forward.
 
What are the aims
 
The course is delivered in small groups of 6 either online or in person, giving a sense of comfort by being surrounded by others who understand the courage and strength you have to be here, ready to claim back YOU, in an environment underpinned by  respect, co care and support.
 
We take you on a journey of self discovery, understanding and encouraging you to step forward with your healing journey, thinking about who you want to be and discovering all those goals and dreams you have for yourself, laying foundations to work towards them.  
 
During the course, you will be taken through a process of developing a personalised plan, gaining tools to manage your worries, stress and anxiety, goal setting and exploring outdated limited beliefs you hold, which no longer service you.  
 
This course has proved incredibly successful for helping women to find their inner power, strength and courage, to step forward to the woman she is capable of being.  Previous participants told us 
 
‘I never thought that I was this capable’.
‘I felt so supported and believed in, that I went out and achieved my dreams!’ 
‘Who knew that I could actually become a student’
‘Who knew I could be the person to make the changes that me and my children needed’
‘I am a stronger woman from this course and feel like a capable parent, a strong and positive role model for my children to look up to’.
 
What do we cover
 
  • Vision Boarding and Goal setting
  • Understanding change
  • Understanding self care
  • Understanding emotions and trauma
  • Understanding the trauma bond
  • Understanding the brain and developing a personalised toolkit to manage emotional and mental health
  • Understanding and challenging beliefs
  • Planning for my future
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Irlen’s Syndrome Screening

We are also proud to offer Irlen’s Screening, being a fully trained and accredited member of the Irlen’s Institute. 

Irlen’s Syndrome, referred to at times as scopic sensitivity or visual stress, is a perceptual processing disorder and NOT an optical issue.  It is therefore recommended that you seek assessment resources from a trained and accredited Irlen’s Practitioner, as tinted lenses do something very different. 

Some key symptoms of Irlen Syndrome include: 

  • Distortions under visual demand such as words, 
  • text or items blurring, fuzzy, waving, wiggling, jiggling, and moving 
  • Light Sensitivity and headaches 
  • Reading & writing problems 
  • Visual and Physical discomfort 
  • Attention and concentration problems 
  • Sensory Overload & Sensitivity 
  • Depth Perception difficulties 
  • Difficulty with math computation 
  • Poor sports performance 

Managing Me Course for Children and Young People

Who is it for

This course is for children & young people 8 – 18, often who do not meet the threshold for other services, however, with early intervention support, positive changes to mental health could be achieved.  It is ideal for those who are experiencing mild to moderate worries, anxiety or struggling to understand, communicate and manage their emotions.  It has been particularly useful for those with Neuro-Diversity who want to manage their emotions more effectively.  
 
It can be delivered online, in person in groups of 6-8 individuals as a therapeutic tool, or on a 1:1 basis for those who require a more personalised and bespoke approach.
 
What are the aims

Managing Me is an award winning programme, for children and adults, using a psycho-education, therapeutic coaching model to educate and empower individuals to develop self awareness, a better understanding of mental health and wellness and positive coping mechanisms.  Feedback, data and outcomes demonstrate particular impact on those with worry thoughts, stress, anxiety and social communication difficulties.
 
Being flexible in delivery age, the programme facilitates and understanding of emotions, how our body responds to stress, developing tools to communicate our feelings, recognising body signs and strategies to manage emotions at different stages of escalation.  
 
Children and Young People struggle to create change on their own and therefore, we expect parents to attend one of our adult workshops, prior to children starting the programme.  This enables parents to understand what their child will be learning, making adaptions and changes to reinforce learnings and model strategies, in order to create meaningful and sustainable change.  
 
What do we cover

Goal setting & vision boarding
Develop a shared understanding of what mental health means
Exploring current strategies for self care and well-being
Relaxation and Mindfulness
Understanding the brain and body
Understanding how food helps us feel good
Develop a feeling vocabulary and understanding how the body communicates
Gain additional strategies for managing and maintaining our health and well-being 
Exploring coping strategies at different stages of our emotional escalation
Explore the power of positive affirmations and thought cycle 

Relationship Coaching

Who is it for?

Relationship coaching is for couples who want the space with an experienced coach, to check-in with each other about where they are at, where they are heading and how they move forward. Some people may just wanted to re-connect on their relationship goals, whereas other may be feeling disconnected from each other, communication breaking down or life has got in the way, taking its toll on the relationship. For others, you may be thinking of separation and want to do this in the most positive, healthy way for both of you and potentially, your children.
 
Either way, this is for people who want to sit down, define what they want to have happen, whilst seeing, hearing and respecting each other, to create a shared approach about how you want to move forward, both as individuals and a couple.
 
What are the aims?

Coaching can help you and your partner decide what you want moving forward, and then give you the strategies to reach those relationship goals. Whether this means pressing ‘pause’ and ‘reset’ to check in where you are currently and the direction you are heading towards, or, figuring out what you want for your relationship, what it will take to make the relationship work or parting ways.
As well as supporting the two of you as a couple, coaching can also help you on an individual level, ensuring you’re feeling fulfilled both inside and outside of the relationship.

What is a relationship coach?

Someone who supports individuals and couples in learning vital skills for relating, especially in marriages and romantic partnerships. Relationship coaching teaches you to develop conflict resolution skills and offer tools to deepen connection, communication and respect, with the focus upon communication skills and action oriented approaches rather than clinical concerns.
 
Can it help anyone else?

Relationship coaching can also help those who are single and want a relationship, but may need the time, space and support to consider what a healthy relationship would look like, green flags to look out for and how they are going to create the best possible opportunities for achieving their goals.
 
Relationship coaching is also great for individuals who want to explore how to navigate separation or divorce in the healthiest way possible and develop strategies to support them through the process.
 
Three main goals of coaching?

-Conscience
-Self-belief
-Responsibility
Relationship coaching provides a safe and non-judgemental space, the approach is action orientated. The aim is to work to create a solid and achievable goal and develop strategies to help you get to where you want to be. Coaching tends to be more focused on the present and future, looking at ways to improve things right now and align your visions for the future.

What can it help with?

-Gaining clarity around ‘obstacles’.
-Improve communication
-Align values and vision for the future
-Appreciate and understand each other

Who's in charge?

Who is it for?

Who’s in charge is a programme designed for parents with less complaint children, who feel that they are losing control in the home and family, wanting to turn this around, before escalating into crisis. 
 
Next Chapter is passionate about delivering this at the earliest possible opportunity, whereby parents may be experiencing non complaint children, disrespect, rudeness, verbal or physical abuse.
 
What are the aims?
 
We aim to reach parents at the earliest point of opportunity, before it escalates into a situation that is far more challenging and difficult to manage.
 
Whether your child is trying to control the house or family life, showing disrespectful or abusive behaviours, struggling or refusing to attend school, this course can help parents to press ‘pause and reset’ to understand their role as a parent and explore strategies to manage family life with greater resilience and confidence.  
 
What do we cover 
 
Reduce parent’s feelings of isolation.
Challenge parent’s feelings of guilt.
Reinforce belief in possibility of change (without giving false hope or creating complacency).
Clarify boundaries of what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour (harder than it sounds as there are many grey areas and we need to avoid imposing our own values).
Arm parents with some simple concepts that have proved empowering: e.g. entitlement, the power of being responsible
Examine strategies for creating meaningful and practical consequences for unacceptable behaviour.

Getting To Know Me

Who is it for

This course is for adults who experience social communication difficulties, which can be a barrier to communication and relationships.  It is ideal for those who want to learn more about themselves and build a stronger understanding and relationship with self, in order to have stronger, healthier relationships with others.  
 
Those who particularly benefit are adults with ADHD and Autism who are interested in learning more about themselves, how neuro-diversity influences their relationship with self and others and ready to commit to developing tools and strategies to support them moving forward.  
 
What are the aims

This journey will enable individuals to understand and trust themselves more, recognise feelings, triggers and set healthy boundaries.  This will help navigate the world with a little more ease; connecting with other people sharing a similar journey.
 
What do we cover

Understand how the brain and nervous system work together
Understanding our sensory profile and triggers
Recognising our own ‘window of tolerance’
Exploring our helpful and unhelpful thinking habits
Recognising our comfort zone and how we feel safe
Understanding our ‘Early Warning Signs’ and Feelings
Understanding neuro diversity and ‘masking’
Learning to trust ourselves and others
Set and maintain healthy boundaries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Counselling

Natalie works from our Centre and offers a bespoke Counselling service to children over the age of 8 and adults, which includes systemic family work if necessary and appropriate.  She is a privately funded therapist and you can contact her directly for an informal conversation as to whether she would be the right person for you.
 
Natalie is experienced in understanding neuro-diversity and brings a wealth of experience to her practice, appreciating that for a range of reasons, some people struggle to access traditional talk therapies.  She is therefore a very creative practitioner and has a wide range of knowledge, tools and approaches that she brings to therapy sessions, enabling people to access support without feeling the pressure of sitting and talking.  Natalie is passionate about supporting people to move forward, with a therapeutic and coaching approach to creating meaningful change.