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This referral form is intended for professionals referring individuals into the APS Early Intervention Craving Pathway™. The pathway supports adults experiencing stress-related coping behaviours involving alcohol, cannabis, smoking, chocolate, or other non-dependent substance or behavioural cravings. Referrals should only be made where informed consent has been obtained from the individual and a brief telephone consultation with the referrer has taken place to confirm suitability.

Thank you for your interest in the River Room Rest & Reset Retreat. This short form allows us to learn a little about you before arranging a free initial consultation The consultation helps us ensure the retreat is suitable and allows us to shape the experience around you needs. All information share here will be treated with care and confidentiality.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this reflection. Your voice matters to us, and your feedback helps us continue creating safe, compassionate spaces for others. We wish you continued growth, strength, and gentleness with yourself as you move forward. With warmth, A Positive Start CIC

Thank you for your interest in a student placement with A Positive Start CIC. We are a trauma-informed, person-centred organisation supporting community wellbeing through counselling, education, and relational safety. This form helps us understand your training requirements, readiness for placement, and how we can support you safely and ethically. Completion Time Approx: 10 - 15 mins. If you need adjustments to complete this form, please email Deborah at info@apositivestart.org.uk

A Positive Start CIC we will provide ongoing support and guidance, however you are also required to have your own supervisor outside of the placement.

This should be your tutor or course provider

This should be someone who knows you personally

Thank you for considering A Positive Start CUC for your placement. We truly appreciate your interest in the work we do and the values we hold. We wish you every success in your studies and in the continued development of your practice. It is always a privilege to support students as they grow in confidence, knowledge, and professional presence. We are delighted to play a small part in your journey and to support the development of the next generation of trauma-informed practitioners, who will go on to create safer, more compassionate spaces for those they work with.

Exploring Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for Supporting Cravings and Emotional Regulation Researcher: Deborah J Crozier University: UWS Course: MSc Contemporary Drug & Alcohol Studies

You are being invited to take part in a small research study exploring whether a simple self-help technique called Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) may support people in managing cravings and emotional responses related to substance use. Before deciding whether to take part, it is important that you understand what participation involves. If you agree to take part: You will be invited to attend up to four EFT sessions focused on understanding and managing cravings and emotional regulation. You will be asked to complete very simple rating questions (for example, rating cravings or how settled you feel) before and after sessions. You may be invited to complete a short feedback form at the end of the sessions. Participation is completely voluntary. You are free to stop taking part at any time without giving a reason. Taking part will not affect any services or support you currently receive. EFT is a supportive technique, not a medical or addiction treatment. Your information will be treated as confidential and anonymised. Your name will not appear in any report. If there are serious concerns about safety or risk of harm, confidentiality may need to be broken in line with safeguarding responsibilities. Please take time to read the statements in the consent section carefully before signing. If anything is unclear, you are encouraged to ask questions before deciding whether to participate.

Bring Emotional Safety, Body Confidence & Regulation To Your Children At A Positive Start CIC, we work with schools, nurseries, community groups and organisations to support children’s emotional wellbeing, confidence and safety through music-based, trauma-informed learning. If you would like to invite The River Room Songbook and My Body Is My Body programme to your school, setting or community — we would love to hear from you.

We deliver gentle, engaging sessions for: Nurseries & Early Years Primary Schools Community & Family Groups Parent Workshops Professional / Staff Sessions Our sessions combine: 🌊 Emotional regulation through music 🛡 Body safety & confidence (MBIMB) 🌿 Nervous system calming tools 🎵 Interactive songs & movement 🤝 Parent & staff guidance

Who We Are Deborah J Crozier Founder — A Positive Start CIC MBIMB Ambassador & Board Member Lesley Redshaw and Stephanie Davies - APS CIC Volunteers A Positive Start CIC are official partners bringing My Body Is My Body to Scotland, helping children learn body confidence, safety and how to use their voice. Our safeguarding work is supported by the NSPCC.

We can visit: Schools Nurseries Community centres Family hubs Events Training settings Sessions can be tailored for: ✔ Age group ✔ Setting size ✔ Parent involvement ✔ Staff training

Please complete the Host a Session Form below and we will contact you to discuss: Your setting Age group Group size Location Possible dates Your needs and goals We aim to respond within 3–5 working days.

Counselling provides a supportive, confidential space to explore emotional wellbeing, life experiences, challenges, and coping strategies. The aims of counselling include: *Supporting emotional understanding and regulation *Encouraging healing and personal growth *Strengthening coping strategies *Enhancing wellbeing and stability *Supporting safer, healthier relationships Counselling is a collaborative process and works best when both client and therapist engage openly and respectfully.

Your therapist works using a trauma-informed, person-centred approach that is: *Respectful and non-judgemental *Boundaried and professional *Focused on emotional safety *Supportive of autonomy and empowerment The therapist does not replace medical, legal, or social care services, but may work alongside other professionals where appropriate.

The safety and wellbeing of clients, children, vulnerable people, and the wider community is a priority. This means: *Counselling will always prioritise harm prevention and safety *Behaviour that places yourself or others at risk will not be supported or encouraged *Safeguarding procedures will be followed when required Safeguarding is about protection, care, and prevention - not punishment.

What you share in counselling is treated with respect and confidentiality within legal and ethical boundaries. Confidentiality may be broken if: *There is serious risk of harm to you or others *There is risk to a child or vulnerable person *There is a legal requirement to disclose information. Where possible, this will be discussed with you openly and transparently.

The counselling space is built on mutual respect. You agree to: *Treat the therapist and therapy space respectfully *Avoid abusive, threatening, discriminatory or inappropriate behaviour *Engage in sessions in a way that supports emotional safety. Strong emotions are welcome. Harmful behaviour is not.

To maintain safety and professionalism: *Contact outside sessions will follow agreed professional boundaries *The counselling relationship is not social or personal *Therapy is limited to scheduled session times This supports clarity, safety, and healthy independence.

This service operates on a fair-access slide scale model to balance sustainability and accessibility. Please select the option that best reflects your circumstances:

Payment is due at or before each session unless otherwise agreed. Please inform your therapist in advance of session if your financial circumstances change. Fees may be reviewed periodically by mutual agreement. Open communication supports transparency and sustainability.

The session fee covers the counselling time only. Attendance at external meetings (such as case conferences, multi-agency meetings and reviews) and the preparation of written reports, summaries or professional correspondence are not included in the session price, and are charged at £65 per hour in 15-minute increments. This will be discussed and agreed in advance wherever possible. Where additional professional input is requested or required: *This will be discussed in advance wherever possible. *time will be charged separately at an agreed rate *Consent will be sought before information is shared This ensures transparency, fairness, and appropriate recognition of the additional time and responsibility involved.

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule appointments. *Cancellations with less that 24 hours, notice or missed appointments may be charged at the agreed session rate. *Exceptions may be considered in genuine emergencies. *Please communicate as early as possible if you are struggling to attend This policy protects the therapist time and allows appointments to be offered to others.

You may choose to allow your therapist to share relevant information with selected professionals or trusted individuals involved in your care. This may support: *Joined-up care *Emotional and practical support *Risk management and safeguarding *Coordination of services You remain in control of this choice.

Information will be shared: *Respectfully and professionally *With your awareness where possible *In line with safeguarding responsibilities *Only when relevant and appropriate

There may be circumstances where information must be shared without consent if there is: *Serious risk of harm to you or others *Risk to a child or vulnerable person *A legal requirement to disclose information This is done to protect safety and wellbeing.