Pupil Wellbeing Support for Parents
Central Bedfordshire Council Emotional Wellbeing Workshops Sept-Dec 2023
Please find below useful workshops to help you support your child's wellbeing:
- Building Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
- Supporting Emotional Regulation
- Managing Anxiety
- Emotionally Based School Avoidance
- Managing Transitions
Emotional Wellbeing Workshops for Parents/Carers of Children/Young People
CHUMS Workshops:
Please find information below on upcoming virtual psychoeducation workshops which CHUMS are offering to families in Bedfordshire and Luton. All workshops are delivered via Microsoft Teams video call and last approximately 2 hours. Families must be registered to a GP surgery in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough or Luton to be accepted onto a workshop.
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. If parents are concerned that their child’s problem is causing a moderate/severe impact on their life or they are presenting with risky behaviours (self-harm, suicidal ideations), then these series of workshops are unlikely to address these concerns. If this is the case, please speak to Mrs. Burraway, our Assistant Headteacher, in the first instance.
Please note that spaces for workshops are limited and allocated on a first-come, first served basis. If families wish to attend any workshop, you need to complete the registration form below and return it to fwteam@chums.uk.com at least a week before the workshop they wish to attend.
CHUMS Virtual Psychoeducation Registration Form
CHUMS Family Wellbeing Team Information Sheet
WORKSHOPS:
*Autumn Term Workshops Coming Soon*Other support:
Some children told us that they struggle to attend school due to feelings of anxiety, or other mental health worries. Find top tips from the NHS for looking after a child with mental health difficulties and advice for looking after your own mental health here:
www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
BBC Bitesize share wellbeing tips for parents to help you support a healthy, happy childhood – with advice on food, sleep, mindfulness, as well as ways to look after you and your child’s mental health:
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cw9v6l8d0q6t
How to help your child understand upsetting news. BBC Bitesize Parents’ Toolkit is the place for mums, dads, carers, and the whole parenting community to find stories, expert advice and fun activities that will help you support your child in a changing world:
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents
https://parentzone.org.uk/Ollee - Ollee is a virtual friend developed by Parent Zone and funded by BBC Children in Need's A Million & Me initiative. Aimed at 8-11 year olds and their parents, Ollee helps families talk about difficult topics.
When emotions explode - ways to give support to children when they have angry feelings or outbursts that may help families to start a conversation and talk about each other's feelings.
Young Minds - supporting Parents with their child's mental health
Everyone has different eating habits. If you're worried about your child's relationship with food or their body, the following webpage might help: Action For Children - Child Eating Habits
How you feel matters - Getting help in Bedfordshire. A list of organisations to help with wellbeing needs in Bedfordshire: How you feel matters - Getting help in Bedfordshire
Please click here to find a helpline number for parents regarding their child's sleep: National Sleep Helpline: Supporting your child with sleep issues
