Parents and Carers Events
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Every week from Thursday 28th March until Thursday 30th May 2024
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Support for Parents who are Supporting Children and Young People with Mental Health Needs
When your child is struggling with their mental health, they can often feel completely alone. The ripple effect can leave us as parents feeling isolated, ashamed, or judged.
Parenting Mental Health is a charitable organisation that offers support and resources to help parents who are affected by the impact of their child’s mental health. [Chat & Connect sessions] are weekly informal online drop in sessions where you can come and talk to other parents, bring your worries, bring your questions, share your tips and wins and connect with others, with people who get what you're going through.
These sessions take place:
Thursdays, 12pm-1pm and
Sundays 9am-10am
Find the joining links [here]
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Thursday 9th May 2024
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Makaton Training - Level 1
Sonia Sansom is a Makaton tutor in the South west area and will be running a face to face, level 1 Makaton training session this May.
The course is aimed at people who live with or support someone who finds verbal communication difficult. Through fun and interactive activities, you will learn core vocabulary signs and symbols and be supported to feel ready to put them into practice in your home or setting.
Date: Thursday 9th May 2024
Time: 9:30 - 4:00 (with allowances for people who may need to leave a bit early to collect dependents)
Where: Downton Memorial Centre, The Borough, Downton, Salisbury SP5 3NB
Cost: £81 which includes full course material to take home, a certificate and light refreshments.
In certain circumstances concessions/ discounts are available (please contact Sonia for more details).
If you would like further information or would like to reserve a place, please contact Sonia at soniasansom@hotmail.com or 07817 160793
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Training/courses for ages
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Thursday 9th May 2024
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Helping My Child With Anxiety & Worry
Thursday 9th May, 10am-12pm
2 hour online course by Wiltshire Council’s Family and Community Learning Team
This is the first in the family skills series of courses and supports parents and carers to distinguish between worry and anxiety and shares useful techniques for tricky times.
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Training/courses for ages
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Friday 10th May 2024
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Support Your Child Starting Secondary School
Friday 10th May, 10am-12pm
& Friday 17th May, 10am-12pm
2 session online course by Wiltshire Council’s Family and Community Learning Team.
Starting Secondary is a new, two session course for parents and carers with children transitioning to secondary school at the end of the academic year. This course helps learners to develop practical strategies to support their child and form a better understanding of their role as parents during the transition. They will explore ways to manage stress, build emotional skills, and support their child’s online safety.
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Training/courses for ages
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Monday 13th May 2024
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Mental Health Information Fair – 13th May 2024
Wiltshire Council is hosting a Mental Health Information Fair at County Hall in Trowbridge on Monday 13th May 2024 from 10am to 4pm.
The event, which is part of a range of activities for national [Mental Health Awareness Week], will involve more than a dozen stalls offering advice and signposting to support people's mental wellbeing.
Wiltshire Council's leisure services team will be at the fair showing off ways to move and stay fit physically and mentally in line with the national theme for the week of moving more for our mental health.
More information about the event, including a list of those taking part in the event can be found on the [Wiltshire Council website].
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Information fairs for ages
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Monday 13th May 2024
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Mental Health Information Fair – 13th May 2024
Wiltshire Council is hosting a Mental Health Information Fair at County Hall in Trowbridge on Monday 13th May 2024 from 10am to 4pm.
The event, which is part of a range of activities for national [Mental Health Awareness Week], will involve more than a dozen stalls offering advice and signposting to support people's mental wellbeing.
Wiltshire Council's leisure services team will be at the fair showing off ways to move and stay fit physically and mentally in line with the national theme for the week of moving more for our mental health.
More information about the event, including a list of those taking part in the event can be found on the [Wiltshire Council website].
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Information fairs for ages
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Tuesday 14th May 2024
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Online Workshop - Introduction to Speech and Language Challenges
by Contact
on May 14th 2024, 10am-12pm
For parents of children (age 0 - 5 years)in ENGLAND with a disability or additional needs including speech, language & communication issues.
To find out more and to book, please click [HERE]
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Training/courses for ages
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Wednesday 15th May 2024
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Online Workshop - Supporting Your Child with Social Communication Challenges (0-5)
by Contact
on May 15th 2024, 10am-12pm
For parents of children (age 0 - 5 years)in ENGLAND with a disability or additional needs including speech, language & communication issues.
To find out more and to book, please click [HERE]
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Thursday 16th May 2024
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Helping My Child Build Concentration & Resilience
Thursday 16th May, 10am-12pm
2 hour online course by Wiltshire Council’s Family and Community Learning Team
This session explores how the environment affects concentration and how words can help develop resilience.
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Training/courses for ages
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Friday 17th May 2024
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Support Your Child Starting Secondary School
Friday 10th May, 10am-12pm
& Friday 17th May, 10am-12pm
2 session online course by Wiltshire Council’s Family and Community Learning Team.
Starting Secondary is a new, two session course for parents and carers with children transitioning to secondary school at the end of the academic year. This course helps learners to develop practical strategies to support their child and form a better understanding of their role as parents during the transition. They will explore ways to manage stress, build emotional skills, and support their child’s online safety.
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Training/courses for ages
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Thursday 23rd May 2024
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Helping My Child Prepare Positively For Change
Thursday 23rd May, 10am-12pm
2 hour online course by Wiltshire Council’s Family and Community Learning Team.
Understand why children find change difficult. Build your skills to support your child’s wellbeing.
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Training/courses for ages
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Thursday 6th June 2024
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[Inner Wings] is a charitable foundation whose mission is to build confidence in children aged 6-12. Their free school programmes – Finding Your Superpower and Finding Your Voice – help primary aged children to develop a growth mindset, realise their unique potential and improve their public speaking skills.
The Workshop aims to gain;
• A greater understanding of the psychology behind confidence and how to identify challenges with confidence
• Tips and ideas to support your child in building their confidence
• Resources from Inner Wings to support you at home
When: First Thursday of every month
Where: Virtual (via Google Meet)
Cost: £5 (or free if children are Pupil Premium)
For more information and to book please email contactus@innerwings.org
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Training/courses for ages
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Every week from Friday 7th June until Friday 21st June 2024
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Supporting Myself To Support My Child
Friday 7th, 14th & 21st June, 10am-12pm
3 session online course by Wiltshire Council’s Family and Community Learning Team
This lovely three session course reminds parents and carers how important it is to take care of their own wellbeing, explores how to identify and respond to the individual needs of children, and considers ways to work more effectively with schools and other professionals. This course can be particularly helpful for parents and carers with children with additional needs.
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