About Us
Creating a Space to Blossom
At Wave Connections CIC, we are passionate about supporting families who experience isolation, marginalisation, and the challenges that often come with neurodiversity and developmental trauma. We understand that for many children and parents, the world can sometimes feel overwhelming — and that connection, understanding, and community can make all the difference.
We believe that healing happens in relationships, and that by nurturing safe, trusting connections, we can help families grow in resilience, confidence, and joy. Our work is grounded in compassion, informed by experience, and driven by the voices of the families we support.
Through our three core pillars, we aim to offer both immediate support and lasting change.
Our Story
Investing in Relationships. Empowering Communities. Healing Through Connection.
Wave Connections CIC is a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, families, and communities across Dorset and surrounding areas. Founded in 2017 and incorporated as a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2023, our work is grounded in a deep understanding of trauma, attachment, neurodiversity, and the healing power of safe, consistent relationships.
Our founder, Carly Barrett-Greening, brings over two decades of experience in social work, psychology, and psychotherapy. Her career has spanned welfare services, children’s yoga therapy, and integrative counselling. Carly’s research and professional experience revealed a critical gap in services — particularly the absence of direct, relational work with children. Wave Connections was established to fill that gap with compassion, creativity, and community spirit.
Why Our Work Matters
Children and families affected by developmental trauma, social disadvantage, or neurodiversity often face long waits, inconsistent support, or services that don’t fully meet their needs. In rural areas like Dorset, access is even more limited.
Wave Connections exists to change that.
We provide holistic, trauma-informed services that are relational, inclusive, and community-based. Our support reaches beyond individual therapy — we create safe spaces where children can build resilience, parents can feel supported, and communities can grow stronger together.
Our Core Offerings
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Therapeutic Support
Relationship-based interventions grounded in attachment theory and neuroscience, including Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Theraplay-informed work, and Children’s Yoga Therapy. -
Accredited Training
We deliver CPD-accredited programs to schools, carers, and professionals on attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, and neurodiversity — building capacity within the systems that support children. -
Community Events & Social Opportunities
From nature walks and BBQs to climbing clubs, karate, and summer camps, we offer inclusive, low-cost opportunities for children to build social confidence in safe, nurturing environments. -
Parent & Carer Support
Through workshops, support groups, and regular events like ‘Yarn in the Yurt’, we create spaces for shared understanding, reducing isolation and building stronger networks around children.
Our Impact
Since our inception, we have:
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Supported hundreds of families across Dorset through therapeutic services
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Delivered training to schools and professionals to improve trauma-informed practice
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Hosted seasonal events that reduce social anxiety and promote healthy peer relationships
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Developed trusted partnerships with local authorities, schools, and voluntary organisations
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Created accessible, culturally sensitive services rooted in local community needs
We measure our success not just through outcomes, but through stories — children re-engaging with learning, parents feeling heard for the first time, and young people taking part in their first ever group activity.
Why Funders Choose Wave Connections
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Locally Rooted, Expert-Led: We are embedded in the communities we serve, and our team is made up of highly trained professionals with lived and learned experience.
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Prevention-Focused: We support children and families before crises escalate — reducing pressure on statutory services and improving long-term outcomes.
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Scalable and Sustainable: Our model is designed for growth and replication across other rural and under-resourced communities.
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Value for Investment: As a CIC, every pound we receive is reinvested into our mission, helping us reach more families and build long-term impact.
Help Us Grow
We are seeking funding partners who share our vision for:
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Trauma-informed communities
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Stronger family relationships
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Early intervention and prevention
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Accessible mental health support
Your support could help us expand our reach, reduce waiting times, deliver more community events, and ensure no child is left behind due to a lack of accessible, relational care.
Let’s work together to create a world where every child has the opportunity to feel safe, seen, and supported — and where families and communities truly have the space to blossom.
