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Support for Parents & Carers

Our children are increasingly under huge and varying sources of pressure as they seek to grow up and become independent.  Research and statistics tell us this is leading to significant increases in mental health issues in our young people, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and self harm.

These things can be overwhelming to us as parents when we realise our children are struggling to cope and sometimes if feels like it's impossible to know what to do for the best and how to support in a positive and constructive way.

How can I help?  I am a qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience working with children and young people and I have lived experience of supporting family members through mental health crises and anxiety.  As a counsellor I have hundreds of hours of experience working with young people who are struggling for a number of reasons to conquer their anxiety.  I am determined to support parents to feel better about the challenges they face, to feel more empowered to know how to help their child and to see the successes their young people are able to achieve when they begin to combat the restrictions anxiety has forced onto them.

Courses for Parents & Carers of Young People

Supporting Your Young Person Through Anxiety
An Interactive Online Course with live support

Course Overview

This course is in the form of 8 video recorded teachings which vary in length but are around 20 minutes each. Additional time will be needed to complete the exercises which are part of each taught session.  These exercises are not assessed but form an important part of the learning process.  Access to these videos will be through a link emailed to clients who purchase the course and the content can be done at a time to suit you.  I also guarantee access to the content for a minimum of 12 months so you can return to it time and time again to remind yourself of the different approaches you can take.

In addition to the video content, I will be offering 4 hours of live time with me as part of a very focused, small group providing a responsive learning environment.  This group will be a highly supportive way of really focusing on the issues you face as a parent and the feedback will be bespoke to your needs. During these live sessions you will receive individual and personal support and I will be able to directly guide you to understand and implement the strategies according to your needs as a parents and the needs of your young person.  You will also benefit from the experiences of others in the group and be able to share coping strategies and successes.  These sessions will give you the back up you need to be able to put all the tools you have learned during the course into practical application.

 

These live session dates will be pre-agreed before purchase. This live time will be via a video platform and will give you the opportunity to explore the content of the course more deeply and to explore how it might work in your own personal situation.

Course Content

Welcome to the Course: Supporting Your Young Person Through Anxiety

Session 1. Understanding Anxiety in Adolescents: What’s Really Going On?

 

Session 2. The Anxiety Cycle: How Fear Keeps Growing (and How to Break It)

 

Session 3. Building Connection: How to Talk So Your Teen Will Listen (and Vice Versa)

Session 4. Co-Regulation: How to Stay Calm Together When Anxiety Strikes

 

Session 5. Helping Your Teen Identify and Challenge Avoidance Behaviours

Session 6. Introducing Mindfulness: Teaching Your Teen to Be Present in the Moment

Session 7. Encouraging Positive Self-Talk: Changing the Narrative Around Anxiety

Session 8. Creating a Supportive Environment: Practical Ways to Make Everyday Life Easier for Your Teen

Final Course Summary: Supporting Your Teen Through Anxiety

Course Fees

Price per participant £450

This price covers:

* Over 4 hours of teaching and highly relevant content designed specifically for parents of anxious adolescents 

* 4 hours live contact time personalising the content, making it bespoke for your family and learning from a group

* Over 50 relevant and useful attachments and further learning opportunities resourced specifically for you

Course Enquiries

For any questions, course bookings and to receive updates on course dates via the mailing list, please press Course Enquiry below.  Each course will be restricted to only 4 participants so places are at a premium and will be in high demand so register your interest now.

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It is important to note that while I will do my best to support you in a very personal way, this is a course aimed at teaching a positive and successful approach to adolescent anxiety and as such, is not the same as personal therapy or a session offering individual advice.  It is also important to note that any information shared in the group with be held by a confidentiality agreement signed by all those taking part in the group.

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