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Swings & Slides Parenting Programme

Positive Parenting Programme for parents of teenagers aims to promote teenagers' development and manage teenagers' behaviour in a constructive and non-hurtful way. It is based on good communication and positive attention to help teenagers develop the skills they need to become mature adults.

Contact Details

Organisation:GAP Family Support Service, Tusla Child & Family Agency
Contact name(s):Marie Gaffney
Address:GAP Family Support Service, 11 Tromra Road, Granard, Co. Longford
Telephone:043 6687220
Mobile:086 3801193
Email:[email protected]
Website:
www.mapp.ie

Programme Details

Target audience:Parents in general
Theme/subject matter: General Parenting, 
Method of delivery:Group work, One-to-one work, Home visiting
Programme aims:Positive Parenting Programme for parents of teenagers aims to promote teenagers’ development and manage teenagers’ behaviour in a constructive and non-hurtful way. It is based on good communication and positive attention to help teenagers develop the skills they need to become mature adults.
Resources used:Triple P Group workbook and DVD, monitoring/behavioural charts/PowerPoint slides.

About the Facilitator

Name:Marie Gaffney
Qualifications:Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science Honours Degree, Triple P Facilitator.
Experience:Project Coordinator/Leader for GAP Family Support Service in Granard.

Location & Duration of the Programme

CountyLongford
Local venue:Media House is in South County Business Pk 
Other details about the location of the programme: Edgeworthstown & Granard
Number of sessions:8
Frequency of sessions:Weekly
No. of hours per session: 
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?Self Referral, Referred by professional
Total cost incl. materials:Free, 

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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