Some Case Studies from 2021 that helped provide data to build the "A Child's Voice" Workbook Programme

Some of Our Case Studies

When an 8 year old tells you it is time to die, its time to think and make changes

An 8-year-old boy came to us expressing profound distress, sharing in his own words, "I do not want to be here anymore." He was exhibiting suicidal ideation and refusing to attend school. Through a tailored, 10-week one-to-one support programme, we focused on helping him build positive relationships and regain his confidence.

Over the course of the programme, he reported feeling safer and happier. He developed new friendships, which enhanced his social skills and sense of security. This holistic support contributed significantly to his emotional wellbeing.

At The Life Matters, the child is always at the centre of our work. We listen attentively to children’s wishes, feelings, and concerns, alongside their families, fostering self-esteem and resilience.

Following the programme, the boy successfully returned to school, where he settled well. His mother later informed us that he was happy and had made no further suicide attempts.

A 15-year-old girl was engaging in self-harming behaviours using blades and expressed feelings of worthlessness, which began after the loss of her father when she was 11. She shared, “I just want to be with my dad,” and was also refusing to attend school, missing out on important opportunities.

Through building a trusting and positive relationship, we provided one-to-one support that enabled her to voice her struggles and regain confidence. Despite the challenges, she made significant progress throughout the programme. By its conclusion, she had ceased self-harming and learned effective techniques to manage her emotions in healthier ways.

She successfully returned to school and performed well academically. Since completing the programme, she has expressed pride in her achievements and has made the inspiring decision to train as a Mental Health Nurse.

She now wants to train to be a Mental Health Nurse

We help children & young adults look forward to a brighter future

Due to the sensitive nature of our work—which includes a wide range of other child protection concerns—we do not share detailed case studies on our website, as the content may be distressing. However, if you would like further insight into the impact of our work, please contact the charity directly. We can provide anonymised case studies upon request, where appropriate.