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PARENTING SERVICES

UNIVERSAL SERVICESEXTENDED SCHOOLSCHILDRENS CENTRES

HEALTH VISITORS

SOVA; SNAPSTRENGTHENING FAMILIES STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

TIME OUT FOR PARENTSPARENT EMPOWERMENT

POSITIVE STEPS SERVICESCHOOL HOME SUPPORT

THINK FAMILY SERVICE

DISABLED CHILDRENS SERVICE

SOCIAL CAREBCAMHS

FAMILY INTERVENTION PROJECT

CHILD PROTECTION

SERVICES

Referral only

Self Referral / referral


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DATES

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Mellow Parenting - 13 weeksChildren 0 5. CrcheReferral only

Belvedere Resource Centre September December 2010January March 2011A group each term

Kam [email protected]: 0208 294 6400

Positive Steps - 9 weeksChildren 0 7.Referral only

North Cray Childrens CentreSlade Green School

September 14 th 2010October 2010 to be confirmed2011 dates to be confirmed

Karen [email protected]: 0208 294 6014

Time Out for parents 6 weeksChildren 0 11.Self referral

Upton Childrens CentreEmmanuel ChurchOther venues

November 1st 2010November 2010To be confirmed

Angela [email protected]: 01322 552565

Parenting Matters - 7 weeksChildren 0 10 CrcheReferral only

Belvedere Resource Centre September 30 th 2010A group each term

Kam [email protected]: 0208 294 6400

Strengthening FamiliesStrengthening Communities

13 weeks Children 8 16Referral only Crche

Belvedere Resource Centre

September 2010 January 2011January 2011 evening group

based at West St Youth andFamily Centre 6.30 9.00

Jan [email protected]

Tel: 0208 294 6215

Strengthening FamiliesStrengthening Communities13 weeks Children 8 16Self referral and referral

St. Augustines Childrens CentreCrche providedHillsgrove Childrens CentreNo crche

Sept 2010 Dec 2011 Sept 2010 Dec 2011January 2011 TBC

Shirley Jones 0787 935 [email protected] Jan Blackburn0208 294 6215

Parent Empowerment 10 weeksChildren 11 16Self referral and referral

Erith School Sept 2011Groups twice a year

Julie [email protected] Tel: 01322 348231

Non-violent Resistance 10 weeksChildren 7 18For clients of Bexley Child andAdolescent Mental Health Services

Highpoint HouseShooters Hill

October 2010 Other dates to be confirmed

Liz [email protected] Tel: 0203 260 5200


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Time Out for Teens - 6 weeksChildren 13- 16Self referral

Adult Education CentreAlma Rd Sidcup evening group

1st November 2010

Angela [email protected]: 01322 552565

Grandparents and Carers SupportGroup - ongoing, Please contact if wanting a place

Oakwood School Term time Kathy [email protected]: 01322 553787

Womens Aid Children 0 - 16Parenting groupAssertive and Confidence trainingFreedom Program

Different venues contactWomens Aid Womens [email protected] Tel: 0208 301 1536

Sova Fortnightly meetingsChildren 0 18Referral and self referral

Howbury CentreSlade Green

Term time Chrissie [email protected] Tel: 01322 356463

Time out for Special Needs 10 weeks Children 0- 18Referral and self-referral

Oakwood School

October 2010 Angela [email protected]: 01322 552565

Support Group for Parents/Carers of Children with AutismOngoing. Children of all agesSelf referral and referral

Oakwood SchoolWestbrook SchoolBusiness AcademyHillview

Term-time Martin [email protected] See additional info for facilitatorsin schools / Hillview

SNAP parenting group 10 weeks

Children 0 18Self referral and referral

Different venues Twice a year Rose Robb

[email protected] tel: 0208 311 6777

SNAP drop inChildren 0-18Self referral

Danson Youth CentreBrampton Rd.

Monthly meetings term-time. Rose [email protected] tel: 0208 311 6777


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITES

ADDITIONAL INFO

MELLOW PARENTING AtBelvedere Family Centre

14 week programme9.30 2.30 Lunch and crche provided. Referral:Think Family Servicereferral form For information contactKam [email protected] 0208 294 6400

Mellow Parenting is formothers with complexneeds who have at least onechild 0 - 5. This couldinclude mothers with

mental health difficultiesincluding depression andpost-natal depression,parents who misuse alcohol,parents on ParentingOrders and those withchildren on the ChildProtection Register. The programme allows forparticipants from differentcultural and ethnicbackgrounds by supportingparents to achieve theirown goals. Diverse cultural

values are explicitlyendorsed unless it can beevidenced they do notenhance child developmentand wellbeing.

To recognise and

contain parents ownemotional needs andimprove self-esteem.

To encourage respectfor the childs autonomyand use of positive co-operation

To learn to contain

childrens distress andmanagement of controlissues includinganticipating childmanagement challenges.

AM: The children will belooked after and parentsmeet to explore their ownissues, how this can impacton their parenting and what

they would like to bedifferent.

LUNCH: Parents haveresponsibility for theirchildren during lunch andthere will be a fun activityfor parents and children toenjoy together.

PM: Children will again belooked after and parentswill focus on childrensneeds and the job ofparenting.

VIDEOING:. Mothers andchildren will be videoed athome before the groupstarts and during the group.With agreement, videos will

be shared to identifypositive parentingstrategies and thosestrategies, which parentsmay want to change.

HOMEWORK: Parents willbe encouraged to try outnew learning at home, thiswill be shared in the grouplearning from what wentwell and what was difficult. FATHERS: Where there isa need and numbers allow, a

Mellow Parenting Group forfathers can be runalongside the womensgroup. For furtherinformation contact KamMarjara.


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TARGET GROUPS

AIMS

ACTIVITES

ADDITIONAL INFO

PARENTING POSITIVELY Under 8s service. Positive Steps Group

9 sessions of which 3 willbe in the home and 6 in agroup setting 2 groups will run each

term at different locationsthroughout the Borough. Referral:to the Under 8s Service. For information contactKaren Laffar [email protected]

tel: 0208 294 6014

Any parent with a childunder 8 who is experiencingdifficulty in managingchallenging behaviour.

Parents will only beconsidered where initialsupport e.g. from healthvisitor, Childrens Centresor PSA has been offeredand difficulties continue. The group is aimed at thespecific behaviours of theone child in the family, whois causing concern.

To raise parents self

esteem and confidence. Reduce frequency of

difficult behaviour.

Improve parent childrelationship.

Worker will assess eachparent child individually inthe home. Parents and workers will

draw up a plan to changechilds behaviour.

The programme is based onsocial learning and cognitivebehavioural theories andhas been shown to beeffective where children

are showing aggression,being disruptive and withemotional or sleepingdifficulties.


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AIMS

TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

TIME OUT FOR PARENTS Family Learning (adulteducation)

This is a 6 week course,each session lasting for 2hours. The group runs from anumber of different venuesthroughout the Borough. Both professional and selfreferral accepted. For further information,please contact

[email protected] Tel: 01322 552565

Parent, grandparents,carers of children of preschool and primary age.

To build relationship

between parent andchild

To raise self

confidence of parentsin their role

To provide a safe place

for parents to discussissues around parenting

To provide a place

where parents can besupported by eachother

Sessions are informal,topics covered are either

discussed in the wholegroup or in smaller groupswith time for personal

reflection. There may be some roleplay. Each week there is a taskfor parents to do related tothe session. Each person has a handbookwhich accompanies thecourse in which they canwrite up notes.

6 Sessions include:What a child Really Needs:Importance of Self-esteem:Setting Loving Limits

Keeping Children SafeKeeping sane as a parent Additional sessionsImportance of play;Food and Fitness Each course is limited to 10participants


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

PARENTING MATTERS atBelvedere Family Centre

7 week group from 10.00 12.00 Crche provided Referral:Think Family Servicereferral form For information contactKam [email protected] 0208 294 6400

Parents with children 2 10who are struggling tomanage behaviour. Referrals should reach the

Family Centre referralcriteria.

To raise parents self

esteem and confidence. Reduce frequency of

difficult behaviour.

Improve parent childrelationship.

Group discussions. Exercises andquestionnaires to facilitatelearning

Topics covered are Parent and Childrens Needs Time management and

Routines Behaviour management Community resources


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

STRENGTHENINGFAMILIES,STRENGTHENINGCOMMUNITIES

This is a 13 weekprogramme and participantswill meet for 3 hours aweek. Refreshments / lunchis provided; some groupswill have a crche. This group will run fromdifferent venuesthroughout the Boroughand more than one groupmay run at any one time. For information contactJan Blackburn

Parenting Co-ordinatorTel: 0208 294 [email protected]

SFSC is designed forparents and carers withchildren 3 18. Groups willtarget parents withchildren in a specific age

range within this. The programme is suitablefor parents from allcommunities. It is auniversal preventativeprogramme designed tobuild violence free, healthylifestyles for children andcommunities.

To increase parent

confidence Improve family

relationships

Reduce childbehavioural difficulties

Help parents to build

childrens self esteem

In each session materialwill be shared that exploresaspects of the 5components. This will beachieved through:

Information givingGroup discussionExercisesRole play and modellingbehaviour Participants will beencouraged to try out newskills at home and sharethese experiences with thegroup.

The programme has 5component areas:1. Cultural - exploring

how this influencesbeliefs, values and

behaviour.2. Rites of Passage toassist children toacquire socialcompetencies to makethe transition fromchildhood to adulthood.

3. Enhancing relationships explores the parentchild relationship andalso looks at ViolencePrevention.

4. Positive Discipline encourages parents touse a variety of

different techniques.5. CommunityInvolvement toempower parents touse community


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GROUP

TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

PARENT EMPOWERMENT 10 week programme,meeting 4.30 6.30 Theprogramme currently runstwice a year.

Venue: Erith School Self referrals and agencyreferrals are welcome.Each person referred willbe offered an initialindividual session with thefacilitator. For information contactJulie ONeil Tel: 01322 348231 ext. 283or 267julie.oneil@

erith.kent.sch.uk

The group is for all parentswho are struggling tomaintain control of theiryoung peoples behaviour.

For parents to support

each other and shareexperiences of thechallenges they arefacing.

To work together tofind strategies to helpregain control andpower within the family.

To re-think attitudes to

parenting and promotethe parent childrelationship.

To raise parental self

esteem. To provide ongoing

support to parents.

Activities centre around: Improving communicationPersonal goal settingRaising self esteem

Time managementGiving praise

Material for the course isdrawn from the ParentCoaching Toolkit,NeurolinguisticProgramming, Cognitive

Behavioural Therapy andself esteem material. Each September there is acelebration for parents whohave attended theprogramme. 2 social events are heldyearly for those who havebeen involved in theprogramme. PLUS GROUP8 meetings throughout the

academic year for parentswho have completed theEmpowerment course. Thegroup meets on the lastThursday of each month.


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GROUP

TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

Non Violent Resistance(NVR) multi-parent groupprogramme

This is a 10 week programmeeting for 2 hours a week.Review session held onemonth later. Venue : Bexley Child andAdolescent Service,Highpoint House,Shooters Hill5.00 7.00 Facilitators: Liz day (Bexley) and ElizabethHeismann (Greenwichservices).

Liz Day:[email protected]: 0203 260 5200

For parents with childrenaged 7 18 who reach theCAMHS threshold for aservice.

Parents with children whoare showing very violent orself destructive behaviour

To reduce conflict

within the family. To improve parent child

relationships.

To increase parentalpresence and teachparents strategies forde-escalating conflict.

To promote the NVR

approach.

Group discussions and smallgroup exercises. Use of DVD fordemonstrating role play.

Written informationsupplied along with parentworkbook.

This programme canimprove and reduce thenumber of situations inwhich there is significantviolence.

Supportive text messagessent throughout the course The program requiresparents to stick with it! For those completing thecourse, there are 4 yearlynewsletters, a Blog forexchanging information anddrop in sessions that runtwice a month, includingSaturday.


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

TIME OUT FOR TEENS Run by Family Learning. This is a 6 week course, each

session lasting for 2 hours. The group runs from anumber of different venuesthroughout the Borough. Both professional and selfreferral accepted. For further information,please contact [email protected]

Tel: 01322 552565

Parents, grandparents,carers of pre teen andteenage children


between parent andteen

To raise self

confidence of parentsin their role To provide a safe place

for parents to discussissues around parentingteenagers

To provide a place

where parents can besupported by eachother

Sessions are informal,topics covered are eitherdiscussed in the wholegroup or in smaller groupswith time for personal

reflection. There may be some roleplay. Each week there is a focusfor parents to do related tothe session. Each person has a handbookwhich accompanies thecourse in which they canwrite up notes.

6 Sessions include:Why its tough being aTeenager;Parenting style:Communication;

Tools for handling conflict;Problem solving; Additional sessions:What to say about sex andsexuality;Step-parenting Each course is limited to 10participants


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

BELVEDERE FAMILYCENTRE DADS GROUP

The group runs over 7 weeks10.00 12.00 Crche available as required. For information contactDenise RogersTel: 0208 294 6214 [email protected]

For dads living in theBorough who either havecontact with theirchildren or are solecarers for them. Dads

can have any agechild/children. Referrals taken for dadscurrently havingsupervised contact withtheir children as asupport to them moving to

unsupervised contact

To provide a safe place

for dads to discusstheir issues and supporteach other.

To increase confidencein their parenting skills. To build positive

relationships with theirchildren through givingpraise and effectivecommunication.

To explore behaviour

management andgeneral parenting skills.

The sessions build on aninformal discussion arounda set topic on parenting e.g. managing anger

praise and encouragementimportance of boundariesgetting the behaviour youwantbehaviour managementtechniques Handouts will be provided

to support the discussions.

The program is designed tobe flexible and can thus beadapted to suit the needsof those referred at anyone time. If there are

specific needs to beaddressed, discussion withthe contact person isadvisable to explore howthese can be met within thegroup setting.


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

GRANDPARENTS / CARERSSUPPORT GROUP Support group for kinship

carers. Open ended group meetingonce a month to providemutual support andinformation to carers. Venue: Oakwood School

For information contact:Kathy [email protected] Hussey

Tel: 01322 553787

The group started inrecognition of theincreasing number ofgrandparents lookingafter children with

complex needs. The group has developedto include other kinshipcarers and some fostercarers.

To provide a safe

environment for carersto raise issues and givesupport to each other.

To provide informationas requested by groupmembers on topics ofinterest e.g.attachment

The group is discussionbased. The first part of thesession is an informaldiscussion to allow carersto raise their own issues. The second part of thegroup is more formal andallows for information to beshared on specific topicse.g. attachment

The group is totally flexibleto meet the needs of theparticipants on the day. Carers are encouraged toraise topics for futurediscussion of interest tothemselves. The group is facilitated byKathy Spillane and led byDr Rachel Hussey, clinicalpsychologist.


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

WOMENS AID Bexley Womens AidParenting Group This is a 6 week groupTerm time only Thursday morningChristian Life CentreRowan RdBexleyheath

Crche provided by BexleyWomens Aid. For information [email protected] www.bexleywomensaid.org.uk.

Women who are in or haveleft an abusiverelationship. The program is to supportwomen with children 0 16.

To have a better

understanding of thenegative effectsdomestic abuse has onchildren and parenting.

To promote a greater

awareness ofattachment and thevalue it brings to familylife.

To promote positive

parenting. Increase womens

confidence in theirability to parent.

Promote quality family

time.

Role play, Scenarios, Groupdiscussions, information andleaflets. Each group varies due tothe Women participatingConsultation with theWomen reflects thecontent of the group. Sessions can includeAttachments,Boundaries & Behaviour,

Importance of play,Internet safety, Cyberbullying,Health & Safety,First aid,Budgeting Role play,Scenarios, Groupdiscussions, information andleaflets, Issues related to bullyinge.g. facebook

This is an pen group andnumbers a re limited to 10. Participates receive acertificate aftercompletion of the course. There is flexibility in thecourse program to meet theneeds of the groupparticipants at any one timee.g. if children are older,topics will include school

issues.


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

WOMENS AID PACT Assertiveness & ConfidenceTraining. Run by Bexley Womens Aid. 12 week course including6 weeks Assertivenesstraining.6 weeks confidence training.

Venue West StreetChildrens CentreTerm time only.Tuesdays 10am 12 noon. Crche provided For information [email protected] 0208 301 1536

Women who are in or haveleft an abusiverelationship.

Women will be able to

live free from abuse. Increase in confidence

and ability for womento assert. themselveseffectively.

To encourage social,

and emotional welfareand promote personalhealth.

Users will become

confident enough towant to engage infurther education,training and oremployment.

Sessions are structured tocover a 12 week programme. The women are involved aslittle or as much as theyfeel comfortable with. There may be some roleplay.

PACT is a closed group . Participants will receive acertificate on completion ofthe course.


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

FREEDOM PROGRAM This is a 12 week programmeeach session lasting 2 hours The group runs from 2venues within the borough For further information andreferrals contact Vanessa@

bexleywomensaid.org.uk Or telephone0208 301 1536

Women who are in or leftAn abusive relationship.It does not matterwhether the relationshipwas same sex orheterosexual

To help women

understand the beliefsheld by abusive men andrecognise which ofthese beliefs they haveshared

To recognise potential

future abusers. To raise self

confidence and improvequality of their lives.

To help women

understand the effectsof domestic violence onchildren

To introduce women

into other resourcesrun by Womens aid, iefloating support, PACT and parenting courses.

Sessions are structured tocover a 12 week pre-planned programme. Eachsession is tailored to theparticular client group. Each week the women areintroduced to a differentaspect of the dominator. The women are involvedas much or as little as theyfeel comfortable with.

There may be some roleplay Each woman is given a bookwhich accompanies t hecourse. They areencouraged to read achapter each week beforethe session and keep thebook at the end of thecourse.

The group is a closed groupand women are encouragedto agree to a confidentiallyagreement to keepthemselves safe especiallyif they are still living withthe abuser. The women are encouragedto take responsibility fortheir own feelings andbehaviour.

Women are encouraged tofeel positive about thefuture. The sessions maybring up strong feelings butthe focus is on eachwomans new foundawareness and not to formunhealthy relationships. Each course can take up to25 women


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TARGET GROUP

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ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

SOVA PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK The group meets Fortnightlyat the Howbury Centre,Friday10.00 12.00 Parents / carers can attendas often as they wish.

For information contactChrissie Wild Tel:01322 356463/07860 939518/[email protected] Parents/carers can selfrefer.

For all parents and carersof children under 18 inthe Borough who want tomeet in an informalsetting for support. There is no requirementto attend on a regularbasis

To give informal

support to parents /carers.

To offer a non-

threatening,confidentialenvironment in which toaddress familydifficulties.

To help develop

strategies with parents

to support change.change

Open group discussions. Workshops on topics to suitparticipants needs, guestspeakers invited. Topics include managingstress, dealing withchallenging behaviour,coping with conflict etc. Guest speakers

Art therapy Relaxation and meditation

Parents can attend withfriend / relative / worker Volunteer mentors areavailable to support someparents in the home and atprofessional meetings; e.g.school Mentoring available foryoung people age 11-20. Appropriate adults service

for young people under 17who have been arrested. Telephone supportavailable between sessions. Counsellor attends the dropin sessions and can giveparents individual supporton the day. Volunteer training coursesrun 4 times a year.


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

TIME OUT SPECIALNEEDS Family Learning (adult ed) This is a 10 week course,each session lasting for 2hours. The group runs from anumber of different venuesthroughout the Borough.

Both professional and selfreferrals accepted. For information contactAngela CleverlyAngela.cleverly@adulted bexley.orgtel: 01322 552565

Parents, grandparents,carers of children with adisability or other specialneeds, 0 - 18


between parent andchild

To raise selfconfidence of parentsin their role

To provide a safe placefor parents to discussissues around parentingchildren with specialneeds

To provide a placewhere parents can be

supported by eachother

Sessions are informal,topics covered are eitherdiscussed in the wholegroup or in smaller groupswith time for personalreflection. There may be some roleplay. Each week there is a focusfor parents to do related tothe session.

Each person has a handbookwhich accompanies thecourse in which they canwrite up notes.

Sessions include:Helping self- esteem:Coping with FeelingsUnderstanding BehaviourManaging behaviour;Home/school Issues;Wider Family Issues; Additional sessions:Understanding ASD;ASD behaviourmanagement;Understanding ADHD;

Managing Attention DeficitDisorderManaging Hyperactiveimpulsive Behaviours Each course is limited to 10participants


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TARGET GROUP

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ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

SUPPORT GROUP FORPARENTS / CARERS OFCHILDREN WITHAUTISM SPECTRUM Meet on a monthly basis.No referral required. Venues:Oakwood School:Tel: 01322 553787Contact: Kathy Spillane

Westbrook SchoolTel: 0208 304 1320Contact: Paulo Sim Bexley Business AcademyContact: Deborah Keeble Hillview OfficesContact: Joan Ratcliffe All groups are supported byMartin Yates Child andAdolescent Mental healthWorker

For any parent carer whohas a child with adiagnosis on the autisticspectrum. Carers can referthemselves.

An open ended group

for parents / carers tohelp manage thechallenges of childrenand young people whohave a diagnosis ofautism / aspergers.

For parents / carers

who have a childrecently diagnosed tobe supported by

parents who have hadthe same experience.

Professional advice is

given to support thediscussions and offersuggestions on themanagement ofdifficulties.

The groups are parent ledthus sessions are discussionbased and will be directedby what parents / carersraise.

The group format offers asafe environment forparents / carers to raise awide range of issues thatimpact on themselves andthe care of their child /children.


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TARGET GROUP

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ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

SNAP PARENTING GROUP Run byHeidy TwelvetreesPsychotherapist. 10 week course meeting for 2hours a week. Runs twice ayear. No crche.Venue and time of grouparranged to suit participants.

For information contactRose Robb at SNAP tel: 0208 311 [email protected]

The course is for parentsand carers living in theLondon Borough of Bexleywho have a child with adisability under the ageof 19. The program is suitablefor parents fromdifferent ethnic groups.

To gain self awareness

and how we impact onour children.

To increase self-

esteem and confidencein parenting abilities.

To learn strategies for

effective interventionand increase parentskills.

The programme covers arange of issues and can beadapted to meet the needsof group participants. Participants engage in groupdiscussion, exercises androle play to gainunderstanding of theoryfrom which to build onexisting parenting skills. Parents are encouraged to

practice new skills betweengroup sessions or given asimple activity to completeat home.

The course draws from anumber of theories,including CognitiveBehaviour Therapy, NLP toenhance parentsunderstanding of parentchild interaction. Heidybrings her knowledge oftherapeutic interventionsto support participantswithin the group. Participants are encouraged

to contact each otherduring the course of thegroup and Heidy is alsoavailable to be contacted.


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TARGET GROUP

AIMS

ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFO

SNAP DROP IN Run by Rose Robb At: Danson Youth CentreBrampton RdBexleyheath. The drop in runs on the lastThursday of each month9.30-12.00 No referral is needed, forfurther information, contact

Rose Robb on 0208 311 6777or email [email protected] THE LIGHTHOUSE.Coffee morning run by SNAP St Pauls ChurchNorthumberland Heath. Meeting on the first Mondayof the Month

Any parent is welcomewho lives in the LondonBorough of Bexley whohas a disabled child underthe age of 19. For any parent living inthe London Borough ofBexley with a disabledchild under 19.

To give information to

parents and signpostthem to services

Provide a forum for

parents to meet withother professionals toaccess information

To provide an informal

setting for parents tomeet with each otherto give mutual support

The morning is an informalsession, parents arewelcome to attend withchildren under school age. Arts and crafts areavailable for children andparents. Workshops are available onsome mornings on specifictopics, information availablein the SNAP newsletter.

Other professionals areinvited to attend e.g.advisory teachers, careerssupport, benefits advisor,parent partnership advisor,speech and languageadvisory teacher, Bridgingthe Gap. SNAP will makeappointments for parentsto meet with otherprofessionals, informationon who will attend theworkshops is available in

the SNAP newsletter


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Outreach Workers

Available to work with families with a child under 5. Contact: Maureen CookLead Health Visitor Outreach Services Tel: 07983 359 409 Referral: All referrals to be sent on Childrens Centres referral form toWest St Childrens Centres.

A number of health visitors have been seconded by health and based inthe Childrens Centres to offer support to parents in the home. Workers can offer general support and have also been trained in theTriple P parenting programme and can offer this intervention. Triple P is a multi-level system of intervention with strategies tailoredfor different complexities of family dynamics. Workers have beentrained at level 2, which is to support parents with specific concernsabout their childs behaviour or development e.g. toilet training, bed-timedifficulties, tantrums. This is a low threshold service offered to support parents at the firststage of additional needs being identified.

Parent Partnership Services Mary Howard (Parent Partnership Officer) tel: 0208 836 8118 ext:4407 Workers / carers can contact Mary directly to access a service.

The Local Authority has a duty to provide support to parents of childrenwith special needs to help liaise with schools. This is to ensure parents know of their rights and responsibilities inrelation to their children. Support can include advice, attending meetings with parents, support therelationship between school and parent and go through reports withparents etc.


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School Home Support. Based in schools, the Parent Support Advisors are able to offerindividual support to parents where early intervention may help emergingproblems. For information, please contact schools direct.

Some advisors have been trained in Triple P to support parents who arehaving difficulties in managing childrens behaviours.

B.U.F.S.Bexley Under Fives Service This is a team of professionals from health, education and social care and

includes CAMHS, Positive Steps, early Years Special Needs, ChildrensCentres, Educational Psychology, Behaviour Support, Think Family Teamand Womens Aid. The aim of BUFS is to bring together through regular meetings, all theservices and expertise in the Borough to help children under 5. For information, contactViv Peyton 0203 260 [email protected]

Referrals are made to the individual agencies and in agreement with

parents, concerns about children are discussed in the team. By sharingconcerns in a multi-agency group, new directions for help and ways ofworking with the family are explored. A further aim of BUFS is to enable thinking together about a specificchild, in order to improve the understanding of their particulardifficulties.


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Parent Support Group

This is a registered charity to support parents with adolescent children.Advice on teenage behaviours include substance misuse, crime, bullying,truancy, staying out, sexual behaviour. 72, Blackheath Rd, SE10 8DATel: 0208 469 0205

Available to Bexley Residents.

Free support and advice, services includeHelplineOne to One SupportDrop inParenting Skills Course

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