Pastoral Support

Hello everyone,

In this section, you will find useful information regarding support for families.

There are courses, advice, techniques and resources

Have a browse!

Upcoming CHUMS Workshops

These workshops are designed as a starting point for families with children who have low level difficulties and may not have accessed support from mental health services. 

Places for workshops are limited and allocated on a first-come, first served basis.

If families wish to attend any workshop, they need to complete the attached registration form and return it to fwteam@chums.uk.com along with the date they wish to attend.

 WORKSHOPS:

 Parent Sleep Workshop (Parent only with children aged 12 and under) - The workshop will cover the following topics; why sleep is important, what is ‘good’ sleep, possible causes of sleep difficulties and learning strategies to help overcome sleep problems.

·Monday 25^th April 9:30-11:30am

·Tuesday 12^th July 17:00pm-19:00pm

 Teenage Sleep Workshop (Children aged 13+) - The workshop will cover the following topics; why sleep is important, what is ‘good’ sleep, sleep hygiene tips and strategies for managing worries at night.

·Thursday 16^th June 16:00pm-18:00pm

 0-5 Resiliency Workshop (Parent’s only) - The workshop will look at the importance of relationships, healthy attachment and how children are constantly learning from those around them. It will cover emotional regulation and how parents/carers are in a prime position to model healthy emotional regulation and behaviours. The workshop will also cover strategies and techniques to help build resiliency in children.

·Thursday 21^st April 9:30am-11:30am

·Tuesday 21^st June 17:00pm-19:00pm

 Primary Resiliency Workshop (Parent workshop for children aged 6-12) – The workshop will cover the following topics; mental health vs mental health problems, emotional regulation, psychoeducation around anxiety and low mood, and strategies for relaxation.

·Wednesday 18^th May 9:30am-11:30am

Secondary Resiliency Workshop (For Teens aged 13+) – The workshop will cover the following topics; mental health vs mental health problems, emotional regulation, psychoeducation around anxiety and low mood, and strategies for relaxation.

·Tuesday 5^th July 16:00pm-18:00pm

 Parent Self Esteem Workshop (Parent only for children 5-12 years of age)- One off workshop which equips parents with an understanding of self-esteem and ways to promote high self-esteem through parenting style and collaborative activities to try at home with their young person.

·Monday 18^th July 17:00pm-19:00pm

 Teenage Self Esteem Workshop (Parents and young people 13+) - One off workshop which equips teenagers with an understanding of self-esteem and tools to build confidence through though challenging, relaxation and activities to celebrate strengths and successes. Workshop also offers parental tips for building self-esteem in adolescence.

·Wednesday 8^th June 16:00pm-18:00pm

 Anxiety Workshop (For parents of children under the age of 12) - The workshop will cover the following topics; Emotional development in children, emotional regulation, psychoeducation around anxiety and anxiety management strategies.

·Monday 16^th May 9:30am-11:30am

 Transition Workshops – One-off psychoeducation workshops that provides anxiety /behavioural strategies based on guided self-help to help children with transitions to new schools / reintegration back to school. Parents and young people can attend:

·Lower-Middle transitions (parent only) – Thursday 11^th August 17:00pm-19:00pm

·Primary-Secondary/Middle-Upper transitions (Parent and young person) – Monday 22^nd August 9:30am-11:30am

Family Information Directory

The Central Bedfordshire's Family Information Directory contains lots of information about childcare settings, local and national organisations that offer support and advice, children's centres and local activities in Central Bedfordshire.

www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/familyinfodirectory

Support and Information 

Useful resources for managing anxieties

Visualisations:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWOHcGF1Tmc&t=5s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukb-RIyQGkA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdHewV_kJgI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rdmpL6AXuk