Parents Plus Adolescents Programme - Barnardos

Contact Details

Organisation: Barnardos
Contact name(s): Sarah Gibson
Address: 24 Askea Lawns, Tullow Road, Carlow
Telephone: 059 9132868
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.barnardos.ie

Programme Details

Target audience: Parents of children 13-18
Theme/subject matter: General Parenting, Behaviour Management
Method of delivery: Group work
Programme aims: Parents Plus Adolescents Programme: Getting to know and connecting with your children; Communicating effectively and positively; Listening to and encouraging teenagers; Negotiating rules and boundaries; Teaching teenagers responsibility; Managing conflict and aggression; Solving problems together; and Specific topics and challenges.
Resources used: Parents Plus Adolescents Programme Facilitators Manual - John Sharry & Carol Fitzpatrick Complimented by Barnardos resource material and additional resource materials where appropriate (e.g. Health Promotion Unit).

About the Facilitator

Name: Barnardos Staff Member
Qualifications: B.A. Social Care or RPN RGN or MA Adult & Community Education.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years experience.

Location & Duration of the Programme

County Carlow
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Number of sessions: 7
Frequency of sessions: Weekly
No. of hours per session: 2.5 hours
When is the programme held? Mornings
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