Training Events

Barnardos suite of training for professionals, based on best practice principles when working with children and families, is open to participants from a wide range of organisations across the community, voluntary, statutory, public and private sectors. We also offer courses through our Post-Adoption Service, such as courses for adopted adults and adoptive families. See the list below for our current courses.

07 May

SAI - Staying grounded: Self-regulating programme for Adoptive Parents – Dublin

May 7, 2025 - May 28, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Are you finding that everyday experiences with your child can be challenging or overwhelming? Does your child find transitions, a change of routine, new textures [...]
19 May

Making the Most of Supervision (3 day course for Supervisors)

May 19, 2025 - July 4, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The aim of this course is to generate a positive relationship between supervisor and supervisee focusing on quality practice and, through this, to inspire and motivate staff in their work.
24 May

Dublin - Intercountry Adopted Young Adult In person Support Group

May 24, 2025    
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to arrange an in-person support group specifically for Intercountry Adopted Young Adults. The group will take place in-person in [...]
27 May

Designated Liaison Person Training

May 27, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The aim of this webinar is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to carry out the role of Designated Liaison Person (DLP) effectively and with competence. This training is suitable for newly appointed and established DLPs who have completed one day Children First Child Protection Training in the past 3 years. A strong working knowledge of Children First 2017 is required.
27 May

Galway - Parenting Support Group

May 27, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
The Galway Post Adoption Team would like to invite adoptive parents to our next in person parents support evening . This is an opportunity for [...]
28 May

Understanding Attachment in Adopted Teenagers: Connecting with Your Teen- Online Workshop

May 28, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Barnardos Post-Adoption Service invites adoptive parents of teenagers (ages 13-18) to our new online workshop: Understanding Attachment in Adopted Teenagers: Connecting with Your Teen. [...]
06 Jun

Designated Liaison Person Training

June 6, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The aim of this webinar is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to carry out the role of Designated Liaison Person (DLP) effectively and with competence. This training is suitable for newly appointed and established DLPs who have completed one day Children First Child Protection Training in the past 3 years. A strong working knowledge of Children First 2017 is required.
07 Jun

Saturday Support Group for Individuals subject of an Illegal Birth Registration

June 7, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos will host a confidential support group for individuals who have been subject of an illegal birth registration. This group will be held in person [...]
10 Jun

Cork, Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group – June

June 10, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group held in Cork for birth mothers. The purpose of the group is to provide [...]
10 Jun

Dublin, Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group – June

June 10, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group for birth mothers.  The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space [...]
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