“My grandson is now a positive, caring little boy.”

The Attachment Art and Play Program

Drugs have affected so many aspects of our lives. For my daughter. For my three grandchildren. And for me. I really could write a book.

Trust between my daughter and I was broken and she didn’t care about the consequences. I felt lost until I found out about the Attachment Art and Play Program at Holyoake. I rang straight away to see what was on offer, and enrolled my grandson, who was four years old at the time, to start the healing journey.

When my grandson came into my care he was a broken child. He was very angry, and to know he was only so little, it broke my heart. He would hit me and laugh about what he had done. He was truly traumatised and neglected.

The counsellor was able to help me with the dynamics between me and my grandchild in our daily lives. Eventually, my grandson was able to heal into the beautiful child he is today.

My grandson is now a positive, caring little boy, not only to his siblings but to his classmates as well. He will negotiate fairness and seeks harmony. He can now explain himself and shows affection.

The counsellor helped me feel my own sense of agency and build my confidence in the relationship with my grandson. I cannot rate this program highly enough and strongly urge anyone with parenting or caregiver challenges resulting from AOD use to connect with the Holyoake team today.

Thank you for saving my family.