On-line support and advice for Parent Carers from Contact
27/08/2020
Contact’s free and welcoming virtual workshops provide support for families who care for children with additional needs and may be struggling - especially at the moment.
There are 4 different workshops to choose from - encouraging positive behaviour, helping your child to sleep, money matters and wellbeing for you. They all take place on Zoom where, as part of a small group, you'll have a chance to share your experiences and hear from other parent carers as well as learning some new strategies and tips to help.
Simply click on the Eventbrite link below to book your place on the topic and day that suits you - you can book as many sessions as you like.
Encouraging positive behaviour
This workshop will look at why our children behave the way they do, how to encourage positive behaviour and top tips to help.
Tuesday 1 September 12:00 – 14:00 Register on eventbrite
Wednesday 9 September 19:30 – 21:30 Register on eventbrite
Thursday 17 September 10:00 – 12:00 Register on eventbrite
Helping your child sleep
Learn why sleep problems may occur, how to introduce a sleep routine and top tips to help.
Tuesday 8 September 12:00 – 14:00 Register on eventbrite
Wednesday 16 September 19:30 – 21:30 Register on eventbrite
Thursday 24 September 10:00 – 12:00 Register on eventbrite
Money matters
Understand what you’re entitled to and how to improve your finances, plus where to get support.
Thursday 10 September 10:00 – 12:00 Register on eventbrite
Tuesday 15 September 12:00 – 14:00 Register on eventbrite
Wednesday 23 September 19:30 – 21:30 Register on eventbrite
Wellbeing for you
Understanding stress, five ways to wellbeing, learn positive ways of coping.
Tuesday 22 September 12:00 – 14:00 Register on eventbrite
Tuesday 29 September 10:00 – 12:00 Register on eventbrite
Wednesday 30 September 19:30 – 21:30 Register on eventbrite
Other ways Contact can help
Family support "listening ear" appointments
Need someone to talk to? Book a 1-1 telephone appointment with one of Contact’s family support adviser for a listening ear, reassurance and practical and emotional support. Making an appointment is simple: Visit our Eventbright page, choose the day (morning, afternoon or evening), and when you register choose the time slot you want.
Get your free copy of Contact’s Helpful Guide sent to your letterbox
Contact’s all-in-one book has all the information and help you need to enjoy family life. Get your free copy of our Helpful guide for families with disabled children straight to your letterbox.
Join Contact’s new closed (private) Facebook Group
More than 3000 of you have already signed up to become members of our new closed (private) Facebook Group for parent carers.. Tell your friends, and come and join the conversation!
If you can't find what you need you can call Contact's free helpline on 0808 808 3555 between 9.30am-5pm Monday to Friday, use our Live Chat, or email helpline@contact.org.uk.
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