Workshops are held on Wednesdays at 5-6pm online via Microsoft Teams.
To book on to a workshop, please follow the links at the bottom of this page.
Please note: Bookings for each workshop open 4 weeks ahead of the planned workshop date
September
Supporting Transition
This workshops covers change, what a successful transition to high school looks like, benefits of a positive transition, as well as briefly covering what anxiety is and some of the brain changes that your child may be going through at this time. It will also look at how to support the transition and some practical strategies and resources for doing this. This workshop is suitable for parents/carers of children in Year 6.
Learning objectives:
- To understand the impact of transition to high school.
- To understand why a positive transition is important and the benefits of this.
- To understand some of the changes to your child’s development.
- To know how a parent/carer can support the transition to secondary school.
Supporting & Understanding Anxiety
This workshop will cover what anxiety is and how it may affect children and young people. It will cover warning signs of anxiety, as well as practical strategies and resources that can be used to support your child and young person with any worry or anxiety. Please note there is a version for parents/carers of primary-aged children (5-11 years) and a version for parents/carers of secondary-aged young people (12-18 years).
Learning objectives:
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- To be able to identify what anxiety is and key features of anxiety in children and young people.
- To identify how anxiety can affect the body, thoughts and behaviours.
- To know some practical strategies that can be used to support children and young people with anxiety.
October
Understanding & Supporting Low Mood
This workshop will cover what low mood is and how it may affect children and young people. It will cover warning signs of low mood, as well as practical strategies and resources that can be used to support your child and young person with any low mood.
Learning objectives:
- To be able to identify what low mood is and key features of low mood in children and young people.
- To identify how low mood can affect the body, thoughts and behaviours.
- To know some practical strategies that can be used to support children and young people with any low mood.
Managing Emotions
This workshop will look at the difference between feelings and emotions and how children may communicate their emotions through their behaviour. It will also look at anger and how this can be supported, as well as some practical strategies and resources that can be used to help your child manage their emotions. This workshop is suitable for parents/carers of primary-aged children (5-11 years).
Learning objectives:
- To know the difference between feelings and emotions.
- To understand that children may communicate their emotions and difficulties through their behaviour.
- To understand anger and how to support this.
- To know some practical strategies that can be used to support children to manage their emotions.
Self-Harm Awareness
This workshop aims to raise awareness and understanding of what self-harm is and why children and young people may engage in self-harming behaviour, as well as some tips for supporting children and young people. It will look at how to respond to your child or young person if they are engaging in self-harm and where and when to access further support and guidance.
Learning objectives:
- To understand what self-harm is.
- To be able to identify some of the reasons children and young people may self-harm.
- To be better able to respond to your child or young person if they are engaging in self-harm.
- To know where and when to access further support and guidance.
Teenage Brain
This workshop looks at teenage behaviour, the hormonal and brain changes that occur during adolescence and how this can impact the emotions, behaviours and relationships of teenagers. It will cover brain structure, neurological changes during adolescence, the social brain and links between the brain and the environment, as well as how you can support healthy brain development in your teenager. This workshop is suitable for parents/carers of secondary-aged young people (12-18 years).
Learning objectives:
- To understand some of the key changes that occur in the brain during adolescence.
- To identify how brain changes may impact on behaviour, emotional regulation and relationships.
- To know how to promote healthy brain development.
November
Understanding Autism traits
This workshop covers understanding what autism is and how this can look in some children and young people. It aims to provide education on different traits an autistic person may present with and why these behaviours are useful. It also looks at strategies and resources for parents of how they can support their child. This workshop is suitable for parent/carers of children with an autism diagnosis or who may be waiting for an assessment aged 5-18
Learning objectives:
- To understand what Autism is
- To understand different traits a child with autism may display
- To learn different ways of supporting a child with autism
Sensory Difficulties
This workshop covers what sensory difficulties are, why a child may display these difficulties. There will be a focus on each of the different senses and how a child with sensory difficulties may respond to these. We will also look at different resources and strategies you as a parent can use to support your child. This workshop is suitable for parent/carers of children aged 5-12
Learning objectives:
- To understand why a child may experience sensory difficulties
- To understand what the different sensory difficulties can be caused by
- How to support the different sensory difficulties
- Useful resources
Understanding ADHD
This workshop covers understanding what ADHD is and how this can look in some children and young people. It aims to provide education on different traits a person with ADHD may present with . It also looks at strategies and resources for parents of how they can support their child. This workshop is suitable for parent/carers of children with an ADHD diagnosis or who may be waiting for an assessment aged 5-18
Learning objectives:
- To understand what ADHD is
- To understand different traits a child with ADHD may display
- To learn different ways of supporting a child with ADHD
Difficult Behaviours
This workshop covers different difficult behaviours a child may display. It will also look at why a child may display these behaviours and how we can understand the needs of the child more clearly. We will also look at resources and strategies for you as a parent and how you can support your child when displaying these behaviours. This workshop is suitable for parent/carers ages 5-12
Learning objectives:
- To understand what difficult behaviours are
- To understand why a child may be displaying difficult behaviours
- To learn practical ways to support your child when they are displaying difficult behaviours
- To be made aware of resources and services that can be accessed for further support
Sleep Difficulties
This workshop covers the differences in sleep cycles and how different age ranges require different amounts of sleep. We will also cover what may contribute to sleep difficulties and how you as a parent can support your child to develop positive sleep habits. This workshop is suitable for parent/carers of children aged 5-12
Learning objectives:
- To understand the sleep cycle
- To understand what can contribute to sleep difficulties
- What habits can impact on sleep (good or bad)
- Useful resources
December
Supporting Self-Esteem
This workshop will cover what self-esteem is and why it is important. It will cover warning signs of high and low self-esteem, why children and young people may have low self-esteem, as well as practical strategies and resources that can be used to help support your child and young person’s self-esteem.
Learning objectives:
- To understand what self-esteem is.
- To understand why self-esteem is important.
- To identify signs of high and low self-esteem.
- To know some strategies that can be used to support your child or young person’s self-esteem.
Social Media & Wellbeing
This workshop looks at social media and what it is used for by children and young people, the advantages and disadvantages of social media use, the impact of social media on wellbeing and cyberbullying. It will also cover the impact of social media on the brain, social media addiction, how social media can be used responsibly and considering empathy and the tone used. This workshop is suitable for parents/carers of children and young people aged 8-18 years.
Learning objectives:
- To discuss and explore some of the advantages and disadvantages of social media.
- To understand how social media can impact wellbeing.
- To consider the impact of social media on the brain.
- To consider empathy and what is being said.
- To know some strategies for managing online wellbeing.
Workshops are held on Wednesdays at 5-6pm online via Microsoft Teams.
To book on to a workshop, please follow the links below.
Please note: Bookings for each workshop open 4 weeks ahead of the planned workshop date