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YPP Parents Support Group |
Parents Support Group
A Joint Springwell and Young Persons Project Initiative
The Young Persons Project and the Springwell Centre have worked in partnership in co-ordinating the Parent Support Group since March 1997. Over 200 parents have availed of this service.
Do you ever think...!!!
- Where did I go wrong?
- Why is she acting like this?
- who can I talk to?
- I can't understand him.
- What do they want from me?
- Where do I draw the line?
- I felt like running away!
WHAT WE OFFER!
We create a safe environment where parents can examine their own parenting methods - both the negative and positive aspects. We provide information on a range of topics and issues to help parents to develop an insight and understanding into managing some of the problems their adolescents present, thus enhancing their parenting skills and knowledge, which may enable them to become more confident in dealing with difficult situations.
WHY COME TO A PARENT'S GROUP?
- It gives you a chance to talk about your experiences and some of the problems you may be having with your young person.
- It will give you information on a range of topics and issues to help you deal with your situation.
- It will help you to better understand your young person's behaviour and learn new ways of coping.
- It provides you with 'time out' to relax and talk in confidence with others.
THE CHOICE IS YOURS!
WHAT WE OFFER!
- Understanding and managing adolescent behaviour
- Assertiveness for you
- Adolescent development - Understanding the different stages of growing up
- Communication - Relationships with young people
- Signs, Symptoms of Alcohol/drugs/solvent abuse
- School Issues - Bullying / Non- attendance. Learn the role of Education Welfare Officer
- Information - Offending, understanding the role of Probation and the Courts
- Reflexology / Aromatherapy? Art Therapy
- Personal Development - Helps build Confidence and Self-esteem
- Professional Guest Speakers and Qualified Therapists
REFERRAL CRITERIA
- Parents of young people in the 11 - 18 age range
- Parents who are in need of support and guidance
- Resident in the Craigavon and Banbridge Trust area
REFERRAL SOURCES
- Family & Child Care Teams
- NSPCC
- Probation Board, Northern Ireland
- Child & Family Clinic
- Health Visiting Service
- Education Welfare service
- Juvenile Liaison Office
- Springwell Centre
We visit each parent before the group commences to help them feel less anxious about attending. We also provide crèche facilities and assist with transport to and from the venue.
In evaluating the group with parents we have identified the positives as follows:
- Promotes positive change in the methods parents use to manage their young people
- Highlights the need for parents to use choices and consequences as a method promoting management of young people
- Helps parents to develop an understanding in addressing positive reinforcement in helping young people learn acceptable behaviours
- Encouraging more communication for parents in promoting better relationships with young people
- Parents to become more aware of their strengths as parents, thus empowering them to deal with difficult situations
- Help build parents confidence and self esteem through encouragement and active listening
View Of Parents Who Have Attended the Parent support Group Programme:
"Opening up to others left me feeling that I was not on my own"
"I now listen more to my young people"
“I feel I have learnt to control my temper and I can deal with situations better"
“I compromise more with my teenagers"
“Helped me to become more assertive and less afraid to confront my teenagers"
“I have gained more skills in parenting"
INFORMATION
Venue: The Springwell Centre
Duration: 10-Week Programme; Time: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Crèche facilities available, Assistance with transport, Light refreshments provided. Offers confidential advice & support
For further information contact:
Anne Tallon at THE YOUNG PERSONS PROJECT
Tel No: 028 3839 1155
Email Anne.Tallon@southerntrust.hscni.net
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