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Parents Plus Children’s Programme – Parents Plus

The Parents Plus Children's Programme (PPCP) is an evidence-based parenting programme package that draws on well-researched ideas on parent-child communication and behaviour management. Using video footage of parenting scenes and comments and stories from real parents and children, the programme is suitable for parents who want to find ways to: Solve parenting problems in a positive way that helps children learn; Manage difficult behaviour and discipline problems; Help their children be more cooperative and learn to keep the rules; and help their children learn and to reach their full potential at school.

Contact Details

Organisation:Parents Plus
Contact name(s):Dr. John Sharry & Professor Carol Fitzpatrick
Address:Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, James Joyce Street, Dublin 1
Telephone:01 8034793
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Email:[email protected]
Website:www.parentsplus.ie

Programme Details

Target audience:Parents of children 6-12
Theme/subject matter:General Parenting, Behaviour Management, Special Needs
Method of delivery:Group work, One-to-one work
Programme aims:The Parents Plus Children’s Programme (PPCP) is an evidence-based parenting programme package that draws on well-researched ideas on parent-child communication and behaviour management. Using video footage of parenting scenes and comments and stories from real parents and children, the programme is suitable for parents who want to find ways to: Solve parenting problems in a positive way that helps children learn; Manage difficult behaviour and discipline problems; Help their children be more cooperative and learn to keep the rules; and help their children learn and to reach their full potential at school.
Resources used:Parents Plus Children’s Programme: Facilitators Manual, Parent Workbook, Facilitator DVD. Parents Plus Children’s Programme resources developed by Dr. John Sharry & Professor Carol Fitzptrick.

Location & Duration of the Programme

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Number of sessions:6-8 sessions
Frequency of sessions:Weekly
No. of hours per session:2 hours 30 minutes
When is the programme held?Depends on the needs of the participants
Is childcare available?No

Booking the Programme

How do I book a place on the programme?Referred by professional
Total cost incl. materials:€10 for course workbook.

About Barnardos

Barnardos’ mission is to deliver services and work with families, communities, and our partners to transform the lives of vulnerable children who are affected by adverse childhood experiences. Because childhood lasts a lifetime www.barnardos.ie  

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