What are the LOHA programmes?
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LOHA Programmes: Guided Support for Real-Life Family Challenges
LOHA offers 12 structured programmes designed to help families navigate common and often difficult situations—like anxiety, grief, conflict, or identity. Each programme is:
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Made up of curated LOHA activities (from the TRUCE framework)
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Short and flexible – activities are ~5–20 minutes each
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Designed for everyday families – no therapy training needed
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Focused on emotional safety, connection, and resilience
What do LOHA Programmes help with?
Each programme supports a specific challenge and guides families through stages like:
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Managing emotions (for both carers and young people)
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Building trust and psychological safety
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Understanding each other’s experiences
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Exploring solutions and coping strategies
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Strengthening resilience and communication
List of LOHA Programmes
Programme | Focus Areas |
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1. Anxiety | Managing fear, creating safety, building emotional tools |
2. Bereavement | Supporting grief and emotional healing after loss |
3. Bullying | Rebuilding self-esteem, safety, and problem-solving skills |
4. Conflict or Aggression | Understanding triggers, reducing tension, setting boundaries |
5. Family Transitions (e.g. separation or blending) | Adjusting to change, managing expectations, and building new roles |
6. Depression | Creating emotional safety and supporting hope and communication |
7. School Pressures | Addressing stress, perfectionism, and academic/social overwhelm |
8. Self-Harm | Encouraging safe emotional expression and alternative coping |
9. Sensitive Conversations | Opening up about illness, trauma, or difficult topics |
10. LGBTQ+ | Supporting identity, inclusion, and healthy family understanding |
11. Social Media & Screentime | Setting boundaries and building healthy digital habits |
12. Stress | Identifying and managing emotional and physical stress responses |
How are the programmes structured?
Each programme includes 6–8 handpicked LOHA activities, progressing through key stages like:
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Self-awareness and regulation (often starting with Self-Care)
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Building emotional safety (Trust Initiators)
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Exploring feelings and perspectives (Empathy, Understanding)
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Co-creating solutions or next steps (Resilience, Connection)
Programmes are designed to be:
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Completed at your own pace
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Revisited or repeated as needed
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Flexible—families can swap, skip, or redo activities