“Safe New Futures is my first port of call for those clients who are committed to change. I refer participants who are still quite far away from work with barriers to moving forward and Safe New Futures has given them the confidence to complete other courses and go into training and work. Just completing the course online helps them overcome the fear of failure.

One of my participants who had a really traumatic upbringing would often burst out into tears on the phone with me and I was not able to move her forward because she was so emotional. After completing the SNF programme she came back as a different person. She was more resilient and did not take comments to heart. We were able to make changes to her CV, and she went into a different sector doing childcare which she loves. She had been working as a data analyst which didn’t suit her, but she didn’t think she could change, but Safe New Futures gave her the confidence and belief that she could do something different.

I have referred between 15 and 20 clients and nearly all go on to join the course. I make sure that they understand that the commitment that it takes – two full days online, otherwise, people will just go for a day and then not carry on. ” 

“I really enjoyed doing this course! I didn’t know if I’d be able to follow through but it’s now week 5! I feel really good now I’ve completed the course, it was effective from the very first session, this is the first course I’ve stayed dedicated to! Doing this course was one of my best decisions I’ve made this year! I feel really positive for the future, Michael and Ffion have been really supportive and give me new advice on the things I’ve found hard to understand. Everyone else who participated in the course now feels like a new family even though we didn’t meet in person I feel we all connected in a way I feel sad to say goodbye, but I wish every one of you the very best with your own self journey!” 

“It's a great opportunity to understand and get to know more about yourself in an engaging and interactive way. I’d recommend it.” 

“The course has helped me crystallise and remember my strengths, skills and passions. It goes through many aspects of thoughts and emotions which will help me set goals and find my way towards the life I want.” 

“Safe New Futures has provided me with positive tools and mediums to succeed in all aspects of my life. They've helped me expand upon my strengths and skills and opened me up to my understandings and passions for supporting others. I never thought I would desire interactions with friends and family to more than just face value and now my greatest passion is to see others succeed and persevere despite the odds against them. My expectation at the beginning of the course was not much would change and now my take-away is I will be successful in life if I am able to help others and make a difference in their lives. Safe New Futures is a family you choose, and help you find a spark in the darkest of voids.” 

“With this course, I have found out I’m not only about my health problems and disabilities.  I found that the other people on the course are friendly, understanding, and supportive.  it has helped me be more assertive about my own want and needs.” 

“There was no pressure involved and you never forced us to do anything we didn't want to, but you also encouraged us enough to try if we wanted to, it helped with my anxiety as I didn't feel overly pressured like I normally do.”

“This course was one of the best things I have done for myself, it was an in-depth exploration of building up resilience and confidence for the future. If you are considering doing this course I would say, go for it!”