Courses

15th March 2022Sam Watts

Parent Puzzle

Sandy Biggleswade Children’s Centre

10 week face to face course at Biggleswade Library

Wednesdays 12:45 to 2:45pm

27/04/22 – 06/07/22 (not including May half term)

Call 0300 3008114/8134 to book

 

Shefford & Stotfold Children’s Centre

10 week face to face course at Arlesey Youth Centre

Tuesdays 12:45 – 2:45pm

26/04/22 – 05/07/22 (not including May half term)

Call 0300 3008112 to book

 

These workshops are designed as a starting point for families with children who have low level difficulties and may not have accessed support from mental health services. If parents are concerned that their child’s problem is causing a moderate/severe impact on their life or they are presenting with risky behaviours (self-harm, suicidal ideations), then these series of workshops are unlikely to address these concerns. If this is the case we would recommend making a CHUMS/CAMHS referral on our website; http://chums.uk.com/bedfordshire-and-luton-referral-forms/.

Please note that spaces for workshops are limited and allocated on a first-come, first served basis.

WORKSHOPS:

Parent Sleep Workshop (Parent only with children aged 12 and under) – The workshop will cover the following topics; why sleep is important, what is ‘good’ sleep, possible causes of sleep difficulties and learning strategies to help overcome sleep problems.

 

  • Tuesday 12thJuly 17:00pm-19:00pm

Secondary Resiliency Workshop (For Teens aged 13+) – The workshop will cover the following topics; mental health vs mental health problems, emotional regulation, psychoeducation around anxiety and low mood, and strategies for relaxation.

  • Tuesday 5thJuly 16:00pm-18:00pm

Parent Self Esteem Workshop (Parent only for children 5-12 years of age)- One off workshop which equips parents with an understanding of self-esteem and ways to promote high self-esteem through parenting style and collaborative activities to try at home with their young person.

  • Monday 18thJuly 17:00pm-19:00pm

Transition Workshops – One-off psychoeducation workshops that provides anxiety /behavioural strategies based on guided self-help to help children with transitions to new schools / reintegration back to school. Parents and young people can attend:

  • Lower-Middle transitions (parent only)– Thursday 11th August 17:00pm-19:00pm
  • Primary-Secondary/Middle-Upper transitions (Parent and young person) – Monday 22ndAugust 9:30am-11:30am

 

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Websites

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  • https://advicecentral.org.uk/

    Open Door to Advice in Central Bedfordshire

    FREE & CONFIDENTIAL

    A single source of information on a vast range of topics including benefits, debt, disabilities, education, health, housing, immigration, employment & legal.

  • Kooth is a confidential, on-line counselling and support service for children and young people aged 11-19 years living in Bedfordshire (please see the poster)

 

  • The Sleep Charity is run by a team of specialist trained sleep advisors. Although we cannot give medical advice, we can talk through your issues, offer you some practical strategies and recommend services that could help (please see the poster)

 

  • Parentline – a secure and confidential text service for parents and carers of those aged 0-19. It offers advice and support on a range of issues such as weaning, sleep and emotional health or how to make an appointment with our team.
    Beds – Text 07507 331456 with your question to start the conversation (Monday – Friday 9am – 4.30pm, except bank holidays).
    Luton – Text 07507 331886 with your question to start the conversation (Monday – Friday 9am – 4.30pm, except bank holidays).

 

 

 

  • Samaritans – 24 hour confidential listening and support for anyone who needs it. (Parents/carers included.) Email – jo@samaritans.org Phone 116 123 (24 hours)

 

If you are concerned about the immediate health or safety of a child you can contact

YOUNGMINDS Crisis Messenger

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/get-urgenthelp/

youngminds-crisis-messenger/

Call 111 Option 2 – 24/7 ALL AGES

Young people can talk to a CAMHS professional

directly who can arrange additional support.

0 – 18 CAMHS SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY

A CAMHS clinician will respond and they can also provide self- help resources and

psychoeducation. For enquiries, please call 01234 893362

More-Life – Weight management programme for children and families, information and self-referral form available via https://www.more-life.co.uk/what-we-do/our-services/in-your-area/bedford/