As we come to the end of the year we’d like to give a shout out to the great practitioners we collaborated with throughout 2024. We are always inspired by the work and commitment from the practitioners and managers providing high quality support to families. Well done and thank you to all involved from all […]
We are delighted to announce a new edition of the Parents Plus ADHD Children’s Programme manual. Drawing on feedback from trained facilitators and parents who completed the programme, the new edition comes with: Come along to one of our webinars Monday 10th Feb at 2-3pm or Friday 14th Feb at 10-11am, to find out more […]
Calling all services for families in Limerick and Clare in 2025 who support parents of children and young people who have additional support needs The JP McManus Benevolent Fund and Parents Plus Charity are offering sponsorship for free facilitator training places to professionals providing services to children, adolescents, and young adults with additional support needs in Counties Limerick and Clare. This sponsorship […]
John Campbell O’Brien is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in ADHD working in CAMHS Dublin North City and County. He trained in the Parents Plus ADHD Programme in April 2024 and has successfully run a programme with parents with plans already in place for more. We asked John to share some of his experiences about […]
We’re looking for a driven, creative, and organised Communications Manager to join our growing team at Parents Plus. If you’re passionate about our work and have at least four years of solid experience in communications, particularly within the nonprofit or public health sectors, this could be the role for you. You will lead the communications […]
Parents Plus is seeking a trustee with a background in Communications, PR, Marketing, Brand Management and/or Brand Strategy. It would be a benefit, but not a prerequisite, for the trustee to have experience or an understanding of the charity and social enterprise sectors. Parents Plus mission is to improve outcomes and well-being for […]
In this article, Parents Plus Disability Programme Lead, Ciara Ni Raghallaigh explores the importance of self-care for practitioners delivering Parents Plus programmes. Just as we encourage parents to prioritise their own well-being while supporting their families, it’s equally vital for facilitators to take care of themselves. As part of the Parents Plus programmes, we encourage […]
Evaluation Shows Sustained Improvement in Parental Confidence and Child Behaviour Six Months Post-Programme Recent evaluations of the Parents Plus programme for parents of children with ADHD have revealed significant positive outcomes. Conducted by Assistant Psychologist at Parents Plus, Liam McGrattan in collaboration with ADHD Ireland and CAMHS, these evaluations provide valuable insights into the effectiveness […]
Practical Tips for Handling Silence and Creating Connections When learning group facilitation skills practitioners often ask: “What if nobody responds when I ask a question?” It’s normal for parents to take some time to open up and share their thoughts and experiences, especially in group settings. This doesn’t mean they have nothing to say! It just […]
Gill Moses and Eileen Brosnan from Parents Plus, recently facilitated a bespoke Community of Practice session with a group of practitioners from Better Finglas who were trained in and delivering the Parents Plus ADHD programme to families in their area. The online ADHD Community of Practice session was specifically tailored to the topics and challenges […]
