The Princess of Wales travelled to northern England to highlight how creativity, community connections and the natural world can aid recovery for people struggling with trauma, social isolation and mental health challenges.
During her visit, Catherine spent time with two organisations where she serves as Patron, exploring programmes designed to support vulnerable individuals across different age groups.
Her engagements took her first to Bradford, where she observed therapeutic work with traumatised children, before heading to Wakefield to see how rugby league is being used to combat loneliness and support young people at risk.
The Princess of Wales began her day at Family Action's Children's Trauma Therapy Service in Bradford, an organisation she supports as Patron.
The Princess of Wales began her day at Family Action's Children's Trauma Therapy Service in Bradford, an organisation she supports as Patron.
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The national charity operates across England, Wales and the Isle of Man, delivering practical assistance to families while safeguarding children and supporting young people and adults.
Their trauma therapy programme assists youngsters between four and eighteen years old, along with their families, in understanding and recovering from complex traumatic experiences, including abuse, adversity and bereavement.
Catherine spoke with therapists about the particular effectiveness of creative approaches in helping children work through trauma, and participated in a therapy session to witness firsthand how play and artistic expression serve as pathways to healing.
The Princess of Wales then visited Wakefield Trinity Rugby League club, where she learned about community outreach initiatives that bring different generations together and address isolation among local residents.
Catherine spoke with therapists about the particular effectiveness of creative approaches in helping children work through trauma.
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Catherine met with Marc Lovering, the RFL's Director of Performance and Development, to discuss the work of Wakefield Trinity's Community Foundation.
She joined a session run by the In Touch programme, which creates welcoming spaces for elderly community members through activities such as quizzes, workshops and tours of the stadium.
Among those she met were regular attendees of the group, including Neil Fox and Geoff Oaks, both former Wakefield Trinity players.
The Princess of Wales also spent time with participants in Wakefield's Inspiring Futures programme, which works with young people vulnerable to antisocial behaviour and youth crime.
The initiative focuses on goal setting, stress management and teamwork, reaching thousands of youngsters through eleven professional Rugby League Foundations operating in around 100 schools.
Catherine concluded her visit by stepping onto the pitch to take part in a skills session alongside girls competing in the Champion Schools competition.
The RFL has operated this secondary school knockout tournament for more than two decades, with matches held at professional Rugby League club venues at the beginning of each academic year.
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