Pampering, Cuppas and Conversations

A little time out, some well-deserved pampering and a chance to chat! On Wednesday 28 October, PIE and The Goodness Collective teamed up for a half-term Pop-Up Wellbeing Day for teenagers and their mums, parents or carers.

Seven teenagers and four parents/carers joined us, with everyone enjoying a relaxing head and neck massage, an express manicure and a soothing hand massage.

But it wasn't just about the pampering - over a cuppa, we chatted about growing up, becoming more independent and what it's like navigating the journey towards adulthood.

We talked about what young people are looking forward to, what feels a bit daunting and where a little extra support could make a difference. Parents and carers shared their thoughts too, including how they can help young people build confidence, make decisions and find their own way.

"Today has been great - my daughter and I don't get to spend much time on our own together because my boys have additional needs. Trying to meet everyone's needs means my oldest child misses out. Something like this where she gets some quality 1-2-1 time with me is really nice, we couldn't have done something like this otherwise." Pop-Up Spa Participant

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A big thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their thoughts and helped make it such a lovely day, and to Flourish Together's wonderful therapists for the treatments.

The Half Term Pop-Up Spa is part of The Goodness Collective's 'Foundations for Change' project. It is funded by the UK Government via Stockport Council and delivered in collaboration with PIE.