At Parents Plus, our mission extends beyond developing evidence-based programmes—we are dedicated to witnessing these programmes flourish in diverse settings, directly impacting families, educators, and community support workers. Across the UK and Ireland, our programmes are making significant inroads into communities, guided by the hands of committed professionals. Here, we explore a series of case […]
We are offering a series of comprehensive training sessions across our evidenced-based programmes, designed to empower professionals like you to make a significant impact in the lives of families and children you work with. From the early years to adulthood, and also supporting complex needs, the Parents Plus suite of evidence-based parenting and mental health […]
The Parents Plus Adolescents Programme is an evidenced-based training is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and techniques they need to help adolescents navigate the complexities of this transitional phase of life. About the Programme Training: Adolescence, a time of significant developmental changes, can present unique challenges that require the understanding and support […]
The Parents Plus Working Things Out Programme provides professionals with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies to equip young people with coping skills, helpful thinking strategies, improved conflict resolution and communication skills, and reduced stress levels. This evidence-based programme builds on young people’s strengths and positive relationships with their families, peers, schools, and communities. The programme […]
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Blanaid Gavin explains that “The Parents Plus ADHD Programme is a fundamental tool to effective ADHD care. Professionals develop a greater understanding of ADHD, the real-life challenges of parents and how to most effectively use helpful solution focused therapeutic strategies to enable positive behaviours. Professionals also gain confidence from the […]
“My name is Susi Wakely and I am a Senior Educational Psychologist at Falkirk Council, Scotland. The Parents Plus Early Years programme (PPEY) is a 7-week-long course delivered by professionals. At Falkirk Council, the programme was delivered to families of children with significant additional support needs. Speaking of the programme, Senior Educational Psychologist, Susi Wakely […]
“My name is Alice Grant and I am an Additional Support Needs (ASN) Outreach Teacher. I trained to deliver the Parents Plus Early Years programme in September 2022, and then ran one group from May to June 2023. “During the programme, which ran in person for seven weeks, we were able to see significant shifts […]
As a professional who works with parents and families, you know that separation and divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences a family can face. During this time, parents may feel overwhelmed, confused, and unsure how to support their children through this transition.At Parents Plus, we understand the unique challenges of separation, and […]
At Parents Plus, we are committed to supporting your professional development. As part of this commitment, we offer Community of Practice sessions to all facilitators within the first year of completing the training in one of our evidence-based programmes. These are facilitated peer learning sessions designed to support you in effectively delivering programmes to parents […]
We are happy to share an opportunity that could significantly benefit your team and the communities you serve. The Wheel, Ireland’s national association of charities, community groups and social enterprises, is now welcoming applications for the Training Links programme 2024-2026, offering financial support to enhance the training and development needs of nonprofit workers. Why Consider This Opportunity?This funding opportunity could help […]
