Being a parent is rewarding, but it can also be challenging and demanding. BrightSparks has a range of free* and accessible courses and workshops for parents and carers to help them to develop a range of skills to support children and young people’s wellbeing.
Our Workshops cover a series of important subject areas, all of which will help you to build and strengthen relationships and develop your confidence in meeting the many challenges that parents face.
These sessions will provide practical solutions and positive strategies to use with your family. Taught by sector experts, these friendly and accessible sessions provide a comfortable and safe environment to learn and grow your skills across a range of areas.
*Free courses are funded by City of York Council
UPCOMING ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Understanding Stress and Anxiety in Children and Young People: Tuesday 7th July 12:00pm-1:00pm
Why attend:
This workshop will help parents, carers and professionals better understand stress and anxiety in children and young people, including how it can affect emotions, behaviour and wellbeing.
The session will explore common signs of stress and anxiety, fight, flight and freeze responses, emotional regulation and practical calming strategies to help children and young people feel safe and supported.
Please note that this workshop is for York residents only.
OUR TUTORS
Are courses are designed by facilitator Katie Simpson, who has been leading and facilitating Emotional Resilience and Parenting Support Courses across the region for a number of years. Beyond the life of the course, our tutors are happy to provide advice, support and guidance related to emotional resilience and signpost to appropriate provision. Details for how to get in touch will be provided on the course.
THE Format of the online COURSE
Each of our live workshops will be a 45 minute online session, followed by a 15 minute interactive Q&A session.