Four Part Course For Parents of Children with SEND
Course Description:
Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can be an emotional rollercoaster. This course, “Emotional Resilience for Parents of Children with SEND,” is designed to help parents navigate the complex emotions that come with this journey. Delivered by Natalie Fernando, a qualified counsellor, writer of the blog Better to be Different and parent to two neurodivergent children, this course provides a safe and supportive environment for parents to explore their feelings, build resilience, and find strength in their unique parenting experience.
Course Objectives:
- Understanding Emotions: Gain insight into the common emotional responses to raising a child with SEND, including grief, guilt, and anxiety.
- Building Resilience: Learn practical strategies to build emotional resilience and cope with stress.
- Effective Communication: Develop skills for open and honest communication with family members, educators, and healthcare providers.
- Self-Care: Discover the importance of self-care and how to integrate it into your daily routine.
- Support Networks: Connect with other parents and professionals to build a supportive community.
Course Highlights:
- Expert Guidance: Sessions led by a qualified counsellor with extensive experience in supporting families of children with SEND.
- Personal Stories: Hear from other parents who have navigated similar emotional journeys, sharing their experiences and insights.
- Resource Toolkit: Build a variety of strategies and tools to help support your own emotional wellbeing whilst advocating for your child/children.
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for parents and caregivers of children with SEND who are seeking emotional support and practical strategies to manage their thoughts & feelings.
★ Part 1: Wednesday 5th March – 10.00am to 12noon
★ Part 2: Wednesday 12th March – 10.00am to 12noon
★ Part 3: Wednesday 19th March – 10.00am to 12noon
★ Part 4: Wednesday 26th March – 10.00am to 12noon
Please read carefully before registering your interest:
- Parents must be able to commit to attending all four sessions.
- Please register your interest by clicking the button below or emailing [email protected] – we will then confirm places and send details on how to pay to secure your place.
- This course is in-person at The SNAP Centre and will not be recorded.
- SNAP is unable to accommodate children at this session.
- Refund requests can be submitted up to 26th February and is dependent on us being able to reallocate the place – we are unable to process refunds after this time.
SNAP is charging a nominal fee for registered SNAP families and this is not a true reflection of the cost. However SNAP appreciates that the rise in the cost of living has impacted families with children with additional needs more than most, and do not want a family’s financial situation to be a barrier to accessing services. Please contact SNAP if this is impacting on you accessing the course so we can discuss options.
SOLD OUT – Email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.
A creche for pre-school aged children will be available, except for Wednesday 5th March. This must be booked in advance, as places are limited.
We are extremely grateful to the Essex County Council Carers Community Fund for funding these courses.
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