Free workshops to help parents support their child's mental health
A fifth of children are unhappy about their mental health, making it their top concern, according to research by Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza.
If you're concerned about your child's mental health sign up for a free online workshops from NSFT. The workshops are designed to help parents and carers support the mental health of the children they care for.
Provided by NSFT's psychology in schools team the workshops have helped over 5,000 people since the first workshop in January 2021.
Workshops available include:
- Supporting young people with anxiety
- Supporting young people with challenging behaviour
- Supporting young people manage uncertainty
- Supporting young people with low mood
- Supporting young people who self-harm
- Supporting young people to manage big feelings
- Supporting children/adolescents with sleep (11 Years+)
Dr Beth Mosley, consultant clinical consultant at NSFT said: “We welcome parents and those who support young people to attend these workshops. They're full of advice and opportunities to learn more about the way young people’s brains work and the power of relationships.
"We aim to make these sessions as interactive and practical as possible. You'll come away feeling empowered to make a difference not only in your child’s life but also for yourself”
A parent who recently attended the supporting young people with anxiety workshop commented: "This was a really valuable workshop, with the two providers pitching the information at exactly the level I needed. Great to have validation from the other participants (anonymously) via their online comments, really making me feel much more supported in dealing with my daughter's anxiety."
Visit the Psychology in Schools eventbrite page for full details, dates and to book your place. Psychology in Schools Team - NSFT Events | Eventbrite
Previous sessions are available to watch on the trust's YouTube channel.