BEAM SESSIONS

BEAM (Behaviour Emotional Awareness Method) is Bridge the Gap’s unique framework for 1:1 and group sessions. It was created to meet a gap we saw in children’s support, something flexible, relational, and rooted in emotional literacy.

“BEAM sessions help children notice, name and navigate their emotions through safe, relationship-focused support.”

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Relationship Focused

At Bridge the Gap, being relationship-focused means we take time to build trust with each child, creating a space where they feel safe, seen, and ready to explore their emotions. Our support is personalised and paced to each child’s needs, laying the groundwork for lasting emotional growth and resilience.

Free Digital Booklet

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You can find out more about Emotional Literacy by reading our FREE digital booklet. It has practical ideas as to how you can support Emotional Literacy development at home, and begins to make links to emotions and behaviour.

Emotional Literacy Resources

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We have a library of FREE resources to support parents and professionals to explore emotional literacy at home. Take a look here.

Is Emotional Literacy support good for anxiety?

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Anxiety is a natural emotion, but without the right support, it can become overwhelming—early understanding helps children feel more in control and less afraid of their feelings. Our carefully designed, evidence-based resources empower parents and professionals to respond with confidence and compassion, using language that truly supports emotional wellbeing.

Why is it different to counselling or therapy?

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At Bridge the Gap, we take a gentle, proactive approach that helps children understand and manage their emotions before things reach crisis point. Support that feels safe and empowering. Through warm, child-centred sessions, we give families practical tools to build emotional confidence and resilience.

Where do I start?

If you are looking to purchase resources to introduce Emotional Literacy within the home then watch this video with our top 10 resources, Jennifer explains what they are and how to use them!

why we fundraise

As a non-profit organisation, we fundraise to ensure our service can continue to run. It costs to care well.
20% of all fundraising goes towards our core running costs.
The remaining funds go into our new Family Support Fund. By May 2026 we hope to have enough so that families can apply if they need help covering the cost of sessions.
Our CSR donations also go directly into this fund.
Your support also helps us deliver volunteer-led Compassionate Crafts sessions in schools, giving quieter children the chance to access early emotional education. These sessions boost self-awareness, confidence, and wellbeing, reaching children who might otherwise be missed.

Pay it Forward

Support emotional wellbeing for children from just £3.
Join our Friends of Bridge the Gap scheme and become part of a community creating real, lasting change in children’s lives.
If you choose to donate monthly we will be in touch with additional benefits. Your donations help us continue vital early intervention work in emotional literacy and mental health – supporting children, families, and schools across Derby and beyond.

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Short 1:1 programmes (4–6 weeks): Growing Minds, Understanding Anxiety, Help with Anger Tailored 12-week 1:1 School-commissioned 1:1 support (on-site or at BTG premises) Bespoke training & consultancy for schools, organisations & workplace

Online courses ( Understanding Trauma, Supporting Emotions, Crisis Support, etc.) Digital resources to purchase (printables, activity kits, booklets) Recordings & replays of webinars for parents & schools

Short themed workshops (e.g. anxiety, grounding, self-esteem, transition support) – from £25 per child Community events (seasonal craft & wellbeing sessions) Parent webinars – low cost, under £10 per person

Family Hub sessions across the city – including some limited 1:1s Free downloadable resources (worksheets, fact sheets, activity sheets) Social media content & YouTube channel Library Storytimes Volunteer-led Compassionate Crafts sessions in schools FREE online course: Supporting a Child’s Mental Health