parent-workshop-300x192Below are details of a series of talks and workshops for parents which will be held in Tallaght Library from October until March 2017. They cover a whole range of topics including First Aid, Mental Health, Promoting Positive Behaviour in under 6s, Building Self Esteem in Children and Teens, Internet Safety and much more. All are free of charge.

Topic

Date

Presented by

Supporting Young People’s Mental Health

Covering key issues impacting on the mental health and well-being of young people

Wednesday 19th October

10.30am-11.30am

6.30-7.30pm

Jigsaw

Promoting positive behaviour for 0 -6 year olds

The session will consist of strategies for parents to encourage positive behaviour in their young children.

Wednesday 16th November

10.00am -11.30

Grace Ui Chorragain Parent/carer facilitator

Internet safety talk for parents Suitable for parents of primary school children.

Wednesday 16th  November

12.00-2.00pm

National Parents Council

First Aid for Mums and Dads

First-aid kit,CPR,Choking,Burns and calling emergency services

Wednesday 14th December

10.00am -12.00pm

First Aid Ireland
Linda  Allen –  author

‘See You in Two Minutes Ma

A frank and honest account of living with her teenage son’s death by suicide. Her message brings to life the  possibility of finding solace and turning adversity into a positive.

Wednesday 18th January

6.00pm- 8.00pm

Linda Allen  Author

Workshop for parents/carers  of 11-17year olds

Covering the  important skill of active listening and dealing with conflict.

Wednesday 15th February  2017

10.30am -12.30pm

Crosscare

Building Self-esteem in children and teens

Help to identify if your child has good or low self-esteem and then provides practical examples of what parents can do to help build self- esteem.

Wednesday 15th March 2017

Two separate sessions

10.30-12.30

6.30 -8.00pm

Foroige

Booking Essential, courses can be booked from 4th October

Phone 01 4620073 or email  [email protected]