Who We Are

As a charity, previously known as Family Links, we began in 1997 with the aim of improving and enhancing family relationships by training practitioners to deliver The Nurturing Programme.

Although the four constructs of The Nurturing Programme were originally developed within the context of parenting, as our understanding of the importance of emotional health has grown, we have realised these constructs are the building blocks for all healthy relationships and are therefore fundamental to good emotional health.

We have come to realise that while everyone’s foundational relationship is with their parents or caregivers, the things we need in order to have healthy and fulfilling relationships are universal. These relationships can be between parent and child, teacher and student, work colleagues, friends and relations. This is how we have arrived at our present day form as The Centre for Emotional Health.

Between 2021 and 2023 we trained 1,360 Parent Group Leaders who work across communities in local authority services, the voluntary sector, health, Family Hubs, schools, prisons and faith organisations, reaching over 60,700 parents and carers. Our relationship-centred approach means we work in a collaborative way and in partnership wherever possible.

We also work to raise awareness of what emotional health is and why it is important and we aim to influence policy to create a more emotionally healthy society.

Our Vision

Everyone living an emotionally healthy life

Our Mission

Promoting an approach to life and relationships that equips and supports individuals, families*, communities and organisations to be emotionally healthy

*Family for us is an inclusive word and means not only those connected biologically, it can include anyone who is special in our life.