As part of Empowered & Thriving Military Families funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
Whether the move is from one location to another, to a new school or setting, or to a new teacher or class. It can be an anxious time for parents. The way you approach the changes your children face can be the difference between a stressful or a manageable transition. Knowing how best to manage your own emotions, worries and actions is vital for supporting children in the best possible way.
The course explores how to support children and young people to face transitions and change with mental resilience.Ā Activities are provided to use at home to encourage a growth mindset.
What do other parents say?
We took to doing our activities during our mealtime on a Sunday evening (this tends to be our quiet evening with no work or clubs). The children enjoyed talking through the exercises with me and my husband. They remind me each Sunday that we are going to do it. It has helped me and my husband manage/react when our middle child has “meltdowns” and has prevented us from becoming so frustrated.
I learned a lot during these sessions not only to help my child but also anyone I know. These sessions really show useful supportive and positive ways to understand our relationship with ourselves as well as our children.
You will be given downloadable activities to use with your children.
This session provides a space toĀ share concerns and recognise we are not on our own. We all faceĀ challenges and change is a constant,Ā so we will explore the link betweenĀ emotions, energy and our ability toĀ take control.
This session will considerĀ unhelpful habits of thinking inĀ relation to transition, changeĀ and uncertainty. The focus willĀ be on exploring the differencesĀ between a fixed and growthĀ mindset.
This is session will explore evidence basedĀ strategies for dealing withĀ anxiety, stress and dealing withĀ strong reactionsĀ to change.
This session will focus on howĀ we can play to our strengthsĀ when dealing with uncertaintyĀ and change. It will also explore aĀ practical approach for assertiveĀ communication.
Yes, each live session is recorded and sent to you so you can catch up or watch in your own time if needed.
Parents who want to explore how best to help their children deal well with transition, change and uncertainty.Ā
The course is useful for parents of school aged children.Ā
The live webinars will take place on Zoom, an online platform that allows you to see the trainer and the content. If you donāt already have the Zoom app, you can download it for freeĀ here. Once installed on your device, simply click on the meeting link provided by us at the allocated time, and we will take care of the rest. There is a useful video tutorial on how to join a meetingĀ here.
Absolutely, we encourage you to get involved through live chat and Q&A functions.
It is important to understand the sessions will invite participants to consider, reflect on and learn skills to develop emotional resilience. The course will explore transition, change and uncertainty in the context of real life circumstances, but is not intended to solve individual problems, significant life challenges or provide therapeutic support of any kind.
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