Roscommon

After taking part in this training for trainers, participants will be able to: Plan, design and deliver a ten-week Positive Parenting Programme; Understand the theory behind the Positive Parenting Manual; Be familiar with a range of approaches for managing difficult behaviour in children while raising self-esteem when parenting alone; Support parents in implementing these approaches; Support parents to develop strong relationships with their children; Know the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; Support parents in parenting when they are: separating or divorcing, sharing parenting, parenting in a multicultural society, parenting alone; Support parents to talk to their children about their family situations; and Support families to parent trough difficult times.

After taking part in this training for trainers, participants will be able to: Plan, design and deliver a 6 to 12 week Family Communications Programme; Understand the theory behind the Family Communications Manual; Understand and coach parents in the principles of clear and direct communication in the home for problem solving; Support parents in implementing managing changes in the home; Support parents in parenting teenagers; Resource parents in creating a positive environment at home; Understand family diversity today; Support parents in parenting when they are: separating or divorcing, sharing parenting, parenting in a multicultural society; Resource parents to rebuild family life after a crisis; Support one-parent and separated families to encourage family pride and strong family identities.