Positive Families Programme


Positive Families Programme


NOW TAKING BOOKINGS!


We know how tough raising a child can be, and the stresses that can be involved for both you and your child - so we have been developing our Positive Families Programme tailored for different age ranges that provides guidance and explores some key theories to help promote healthy emotional wellbeing and resilience in children.


We are now taking bookings for our first course - which will be starting on:
23rd October 2021, 2-4pm every Saturday until 20th November 2021.


The course will be taking place online and it's fine if you have your little one/s running around your feet in the background.


Places are limited*.


For more information, and to book your place, scroll down!


*In keeping with our Social Anxiety ethos, the number of places on the course are capped to ensure a comfortable environment and maximum benefit for participants.




Positive Families Programme - Promoting Healthy Emotional Development and Wellbeing in Children Aged 5-8 years old


This is an interactive programme delivered via MS Teams, with numbers limited to ensure you get the most out of the course an  are able to comfortably participate.

About the trainer:


Louise Taylor is a qualified Psychotherapist (MSc in Forensic Psychology, MSc in Psychology, HE Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Post Graduate Certificate in Education and a BA Hons in Theatre Studies).   She is a member of the National Counselling Society and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society.


Her experience includes working as a Teacher, Dance, Drama and Theatre Teacher and a Special Educational Needs Lecturer.  Following this, Louise went on to specialise in Mental Health and is particularly passionate about the importance of child development and the early years, particularly the 5-8 year old range, and the impact of good emotional development during these years on mental health in later life.


This programme has been written by Louise in partnership with parents, to provide a well-rounded course that tackles some key themes in an interactive format.

The Course includes:


  • An Introduction to the concepts of Mental Health and Child Mental Health
  • Supporting your own Mental Health as a parent/carer
  • Developing Children's Mental Health to Creative Play (how to do this, tools hints and tips)
  • Communicating Effectively with your child - setting strong foundations now for strong communication later
  • Supporting Expression and Management of Emotions (self-awareness and self-management)
  • Building a mentally healthy me: Supporting children develop a healthy sense of self.
  • Developing a Growth Mindset
  • Challenging Negativity
  • Managing Transitions and Setbacks  
  • What are Social Skills? Social awareness and relationship skills, how to support development of  these
  • Supporting shyness
  • How anxiety may manifest in children
  • Exploring Strategies and How to Get Help

As an introductory offer, this course costs £50 + vat, payable prior to course start. For booking Terms and Conditions, click here.

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