At Parents Plus, we are committed to supporting your professional development.
As part of this commitment, we offerCommunity of Practice sessions to all facilitators within the first year of completing the training in one of ourevidence-based programmes. These are facilitated peer learning sessions designed to support you in effectively delivering programmes to parents and caregivers. Our training and supportsaim to help practitioners improve outcomes for families.
Research shows that families achieve the best outcomes when facilitators and their managers are supported pre and post-training and when delivering interventions. Parents plus provide a package of pre and post-training supports to our facilitators and managers in order to ensure a sustainable and impactful delivery of the programmes within their agency or service.
What is involved in aCommunity of Practice/Peer Learning Sessions?
These workshops are for trained facilitators. Joining a Community of Practice session is a great opportunity for you to reflect on and develop your skills as a facilitator, share your experience of running the Parents Plus Programmes with others and learn from others who have already run programmes. You may be running a Parents Plus Programme (PPP) currently in your service, you may be aiming to get a PPP started in your service or you may be a newly trained facilitator looking for tips on how to recruit and plan for your programme. Whatever stage you are at, you will have a chance to connect with other Parents Plus facilitators and learn from each other on how best to deal with challenges that may arise.
You will also get lots of support and tips on all aspects of programme delivery. This session is part of your overall programme training, therefore there is no additional cost. However, you must register in advance via the registration links. See the dates below for each programmes post-training Community of Practice session.
Upcoming Community of Practice Dates
Parents Plus Healthy Families Programme Community of Practice
The Parents Plus Programmes are practical, evidence-based parenting and mental health courses that are designed to be delivered by professionals who work with families.
Backed by over 25 years of research, our programmes have proven benefits for families, including those dealing with disadvantage, disability and mental health problems, as well as the normal ups and downs of family life.
All profits from sales of programme training and supervision is re-invested in developing new evidence-based programmes to respond to the evolving needs of families, and to sponsor facilitator training and supports of services with limited budgets, who work with high need families.
Below is a full list of upcoming facilitator training programmes.
The Early Years Programme:
13th, 14th, 15th 20th & 21st May 2024 (9am-1.30pm)
The Early Years Programme is a comprehensive training course for professionals working with young children and families. Gain practical tools and evidence-based techniques to empower parents to strengthen parent-child relationships, nurture social and emotional well-being, increase school readiness, and positively address behaviours that can challenge.
The Special Needs Programme:
17th, 19th & 20th June 2024 (9am-1.30pm)
This first-in-the-world evidence-based programme for families rearing an adolescent with an intellectual disability was created to help parents to manage challenges, improve their family’s well-being and strengthen their links with other parents. Through training in the Special Needs Programme, you will learn how to empower parents to positively manage the many hidden challenges that can be common for parents raising an adolescent with an intellectual disability, as well as improve the well-being of all family members and prepare young people for future transitions and adulthood.
The Working Things Out Programme:
5th, 6th & 7th June 2024 (9.15am-1.30pm)
Prepare to support children and adolescents facing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges with the Working Things Out Programme. Discover effective interventions and strategies to enhance emotional regulation, problem-solving skills, communication techniques, and resilience. Foster positive decision-making, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships. Collaborate with families and schools to create a supportive environment that promotes growth and well-being.
The Parenting When Separated Programme:
18th, 25th and 26th April 2024 (9.15am-1.30pm)
Join the Parenting When Separated Programme and gain the skills to support parents going through separation or divorce. Learn to navigate the challenges of co-parenting, promote effective communication, manage conflicts, and create child-centred environments. Empower parents to develop parenting plans, establish consistent routines, and foster positive parent-teacher relationships. Collaboration with schools and professionals is emphasized for a comprehensive approach.
The Children’s ADHD Programme:
18th, 19th, 22nd, 24th & 26th April 2024 (9am-1pm)
Become a champion in supporting children with ADHD and their families through the Children’s ADHD Programme. Gain an in-depth understanding of ADHD, its impact, and evidence-based interventions. Equip yourself with practical tools to improve attention, impulse control, and behaviour. Foster self-regulation skills, social interactions, and academic success. Collaboration with parents, schools, and multidisciplinary teamwork is key to promoting positive outcomes.
The Adolescents Programme:
11th, 12th, 15th, 16th & 17th April 2024 (9.15am-1pm)
Embark on a journey to support the social, emotional, and behavioural development of adolescents through the Adolescents Programme. Explore effective communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and resilience-building strategies. Foster positive relationships, healthy decision-making, and coping skills.
Collaborate with parents, schools, and professionals to create a supportive environment for teenagers to thrive.
The Healthy Families Programme:
26th and 27th September & 3rd and 4th October 2024 (9am-1.30pm)
The Healthy Families Programme equips professionals with the skills to support families in promoting positive parenting, communication, and overall well-being. Enhance your understanding of family dynamics, parent-child relationships, and effective discipline techniques.
Create nurturing environments, manage conflicts, and address specific challenges. Collaborate with families, schools, and community resources to provide comprehensive support.
Parents Plus Children’s Programme:
19th, 20th, 21st, 24th & 25th June 2024 (9.15am-1pm)
It takes a village to raise a child. You can prepare the children that you work with for tomorrow by creating strong partnerships with their parents today. This programme is practical, solution-focused and draws on parents strengths. It is suitable for parents of children aged 6-11 years, including children with additional needs.
The programme is flexible and can be delivered to small groups or with individuals over 6-12 weeks.
If you would like to train in one of our programmes, learn about our group discounts or discover how we can support you to improve outcomes for children, adolescents and families, please contact our Impact Lead, Vicki Byrne at vicki@parentsplus.ie
We also deliver onsite training and supervision of teams (15 or more), and/or tailored support in the roll-out and evaluation of our programmes to ensure effective community-wide delivery.
The Parents Plus Children’s Programme is a practical and solution-focused course designed to support professionals in enhancing family and child welfare.
This training is ideal for a wide range of professionals working across health, education and community services, including psychologists, social workers, primary school teachers, and others involved in child and family care. It’s particularly suitable for those who work with children aged 6-11, including those with additional needs.
By joining our training, you’ll gain skills in managing children’s behaviour and emotional problems, building self-esteem and confidence in children, and strengthening family relationships. It’s not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about equipping you with the tools to empower parents and create positive change in their lives.
Completing this programme benefits the families you work with, as studies have shown increased positive social behaviour and reduced emotional problems in children and enhances your professional development. We provide a comprehensive package of pre and post-training supports, including implementation support, supervision sessions, and additional resources to ensure effective programme delivery within your agency.
Below, we explore some of the key benefits of attending this Programme Training –
Firstly, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can enhance your skills as a professional. The programme provides evidence-based strategies for supporting children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, which can be applied in a range of settings, including schools, healthcare settings, and community organizations. By attending the programme, you can learn new skills and techniques that can help you to better support the children and families that you work with.
Secondly, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can improve your confidence in working with families. By learning evidence-based strategies for supporting children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, you can feel more confident in your ability to support families effectively. This increased confidence can lead to improved outcomes for the children and families that you work with, as well as enhance your professional reputation.
Thirdly, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can provide an opportunity for networking with other professionals. The programme training attracts a range of professionals, including teachers, social workers, and healthcare professionals, providing an opportunity to build relationships with colleagues from a range of settings. This networking can lead to new opportunities for collaboration and partnership working, which can enhance the effectiveness of the services that you provide.
Finally, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can be personally rewarding. The programme Training provides an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families, which can be extremely rewarding. By supporting families to improve their children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, you can make a lasting impact on their lives.
The Children’s Programme facilitator training is suitable for a range of professionals, including:
HSE Primary Care Teams such as Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Public Health Nurses
Family Resource Centres
Children and Young People’s Services Committees
Home School Liaison Officers (HSCL), TESS
Primary School Teachers.
TUSLA Parenting Support Champions Project
TUSLA Child and Family Agency Teams
Regional Parent support networks such as Parenting Monaghan, Parent Hub Donegal and Parenting Limerick
Area Based Childhood Programme (ABC) such as Supporting Parents & Early Childhood Services (SPECS), Bray
HSE Sláintecare Healthy Communities
In conclusion, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can offer a range of benefits for professionals who work with children and families. From enhancing your skills and confidence to providing networking opportunities and personal rewards, the programme training provides a valuable opportunity for professional development. If you work with children and families, consider attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training to enhance your practice and make a positive difference in the lives of those you work with.
Use the buttons below to contact our impact lead Vicki Byrne or to book your place on our programme training today.
With an influx of new followers and enthusiastic participants, we’ve noticed an increase in queries and curiosities about our programmes and supports.
To ensure that everyone feels well-informed, connected to our mission and understands how we can support their service delivery we’ve decided to compile a FAQ list, addressing some of the most frequent questions we’ve encountered.
Whether you’ve just joined us or have been a long-standing supporter, this guide aims to provide clarity and deepen your understanding of Parents Plus.
Who or what is Parents Plus? Parents Plus is a charity that develops evidence-based parenting and mental health programme training for professionals working across the community, education, disability, mental health and youth sectors. Our mission is to improve the well-being of children and families by empowering professionals to deliver our suite of evidence-based programmes in their services and at their point of need. Learn more about us at https://www.parentsplus.ie/about/
Who can benefit from Parents Plus programmes? Parents Plus programmes are designed for professionals who work with children and families across Community, Mental Health, Disability and Education. These range from early years’ programmes for parents of young children to adolescent programmes targeting the unique challenges faced by parents of teenagers. We have developed eight flagship programmes, in partnership with services supporting families and parents and children. Learn more at –https://www.parentsplus.ie/parents-plus-programmes/
How are Parents Plus programmes developed? Parents Plus programmes are evidence-based, which means they are developed in collaboration with families, backed by research, and have been found to be effective in clinical trials. They draw from positive psychology, solution-focused therapy, and social learning theory. Currently over 26 studies conducted in clinical, community and disability settings attest to their effectiveness. Read more about our evidence and research by visiting – https://www.parentsplus.ie/parentsplus-research/
What are the training opportunities available? If you want to develop your professional skills and improve outcomes for children, adolescents, and families then Parents Plus offers professional training courses for those who wish to deliver our programmes in their communities or settings. The training is comprehensive and equips professionals with the necessary skills to facilitate the programmes effectively. You can learn more about the training on offer and ongoing support at – https://www.parentsplus.ie/parents-plus-programmes/
What support does Parents Plus offer Professionals?
At Parents Plus, we deeply understand the crucial role that professionals play in the seamless and impactful delivery of our programmes. Our extensive experience in evaluating and monitoring the outcomes of our programmes has granted us insights into the tangible benefits they offer families and communities. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the support services and tools we provide to professionals:
1. Evaluation and Monitoring:
We emphasize the integration of evaluations into local deliveries of our programmes. The benefits include ensuring lasting outcomes, adapting to local community needs, showcasing positive results, recruiting new parents for future groups, fostering collaboration with parents and community networks, and empowering parents to be a pillar of support for one another.
We offer templates that are tried and tested, enabling you to monitor and evaluate your groups effectively.
2. Quality Protocol and Accreditation:
Our evidence-based quality protocol is designed to reinforce the effective delivery of Parents Plus Programmes after training.
The Quality Protocol is an integral part of our facilitator training. It emphasizes establishing client-centred goals, adhering to the core principles of the programmes, obtaining session-by-session client feedback, and incorporating a weekly reflective space in supervision.
Checklists are provided to rate practice development and set specific goals for facilitator development.
We encourage professionals to explore our Parents Plus Quality Protocol and our Facilitator Accreditation process in the Programme Resources section (Note: Access requires trained facilitator login).
3. Exclusive Resources:
As a trained Parents Plus Facilitator, you gain unrestricted access to a plethora of resources, including promotional materials, expert articles, programme presentations, a Q&A forum, newsletters, extra handouts, printable certificates, and insightful parenting articles and links.
4. Marketing Support:
We recognize that reaching out to parents and referrers can be challenging due to constraints in time and resources. Hence, we provide tailored marketing support:Issuing press releases to local media outlets.Promoting upcoming groups on our digital platforms.Offering PowerPoint presentations for referrers.Supplying custom posters and fliers for recruitment purposes.
Our core belief is in empowering professionals to profoundly impact families. We are steadfast in our commitment to providing professionals with the support, resources, and tools they need to deliver our programmes effectively and make a lasting difference in the communities they serve.
Do Parents Plus offer programmes to parents? Our mission is to empower professionals to support families and we do this by providing evidence-based programmes to those working in the community, education health and disability services. So although we don’t regularly offer programmes to parents we do however provide some resources for them and updates on courses for parents that are available through our partners. You can find out more on our website at – https://www.parentsplus.ie/parents/
At Parents Plus, our team works tirelessly with various services spanning Community, Mental Health, Disability, and Education.
Our primary objective is to enhance their capacity and skills to not only deliver our interventions but to also evaluate them effectively, ensuring they are tailored to the needs of local communities.
For professionals eager to elevate their impact and enrich their communities, we offer a beacon of support and expertise.
If you’re interested in onsite training, supervision for your teams, or tailored assistance in rolling out and evaluating our proven programmes for maximum community impact, please don’t hesitate. Reach out to our Impact Lead, Vicki Byrne, at vicki@parentsplus.ie.
Let’s foster meaningful change together.
Do you want to develop your professional skills and improve outcomes for children, adolescents, and families?
Look no further than the Parents Plus suite of trainings, offered this Autumn. From the early years to adult, and also supporting complex needs, each programme will equip you with the evidence based skills, practical strategies, and ongoing support, to improve outcomes for the families and children you work with. Download or view our brochure below.
In today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, continuous professional development (CPD) remains the cornerstone for healthcare professionals eager to keep their knowledge updated, and services impactful.
In this update we will explore why our FREE online seminarstands out as a CPD opportunity and goes beyond its enlightening content on empowering parents for better ADHD outcomes.
Who is this Seminar for? The FREE seminar is suitable for a range of professionals, including:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Teams
Primary Care Teams
GPs
Family Support Services
Early Intervention and Prevention Teams
Teachers
ADHD charities
Child Protection Teams
Why Attend the Parents Plus Seminar?
Evidence-Based Insights: The seminar is poised to bring forth insights rooted in real-world case studies, experiences, and research.
Diverse Perspectives: Learn directly from professionals, including Dr. Blánaid Gavin and Professor John Sharry, providing a rounded, holistic understanding of the subject.
Interactive Learning: Engage in discussions, Q&A sessions, and network with peers.
What is the purpose of CPD for healthcare professionals?
CPD serves as an educational process, facilitating professionals in maintaining and enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities. It’s a commitment to lifelong learning – professionals who make this commitment for their service users are ensuring that they receive the highest quality care informed by the latest research, techniques, and methodologies.
What is the importance and benefits of CPD?
Knowledge & Skill Augmentation: CPD allows professionals to fill gaps in their expertise, ensuring they remain effective, competent, and meet both short and long-term career goals.
Staying Updated: Healthcare is an ever-evolving field. CPD ensures that professionals are not just updated but are at the forefront of these changes.
Increased Confidence: Regular CPD ensures healthcare professionals have the utmost confidence in their skills and knowledge, promoting a higher degree of patient trust.
Professional Network Expansion: CPD often presents opportunities for professionals to connect with peers and experts, expanding their professional network and opening doors to collaborations, partnerships, and referrals.
What are the benefits of CPD for you, service users, and your service?
For You: Beyond skill and knowledge augmentation, CPD empowers professionals with a renewed sense of purpose, direction, and motivation in their roles. It can also serve as a roadmap for career advancement and specialization.
Service User: Professionals working with families and children who are committed to CPD give their service users access to the most recent and effective interventions, treatments, and care. It ensures safety, efficacy, and can lead to better health outcomes.
For the Service: Organizations that prioritize CPD find themselves better equipped to adapt to industry changes, ensure patient satisfaction, and maintain a reputation for excellence in care delivery.
How can I integrate this FREE CPD opportunity into my professional journey?
You can register to attend our online seminar ‘Improving Outcomes for Children with ADHD by Empowering Parents’ here.
You canClick here to add the seminar details to your calendar.
You can recognise the potential for professional growth and share with peers who’d value this opportunity.
Parents Plus is a charity that builds the capacity of services to improve outcomes for families by training and supervising professionals in our eight flagship evidence-based parenting and mental health programmes.
If you’re interested in discussing training and supervision for your team, securing discounts for bookings of six or more people, or learning our tailored support in the roll-out and evaluation of the programmes to ensure effective community-wide delivery, please reach out.
Building Resilient Families and Children: Empower Yourself and Your Service with the Parents Plus Children’s Programme.
Enhance your ability to support families with the evidence-based Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training. The Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training is an evidence-based parenting programme designed to support parents in the effective management of their child’s behaviour and emotional well-being. The programme is suitable for parents with children aged between 6 and 11 years old and has been shown to be effective in a range of settings. This professional development opportunity provides a holistic approach to supporting children’s behaviour and emotional well-being. Build your skills, confidence, and professional network, while making a positive impact on the lives of families in your community. For professionals who work with children and families, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can offer a range of benefits.
Below, we explore some of the key benefits of attending this Programme Training –
Firstly, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can enhance your skills as a professional. The programme provides evidence-based strategies for supporting children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, which can be applied in a range of settings, including schools, healthcare settings, and community organizations. By attending the programme, you can learn new skills and techniques that can help you to better support the children and families that you work with.
Secondly, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can improve your confidence in working with families. By learning evidence-based strategies for supporting children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, you can feel more confident in your ability to support families effectively. This increased confidence can lead to improved outcomes for the children and families that you work with, as well as enhance your professional reputation.
Thirdly, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can provide an opportunity for networking with other professionals. The programme training attracts a range of professionals, including teachers, social workers, and healthcare professionals, providing an opportunity to build relationships with colleagues from a range of settings. This networking can lead to new opportunities for collaboration and partnership working, which can enhance the effectiveness of the services that you provide.
Finally, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can be personally rewarding. The programme Training provides an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families, which can be extremely rewarding. By supporting families to improve their children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, you can make a lasting impact on their lives.
In conclusion, attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training can offer a range of benefits for professionals who work with children and families. From enhancing your skills and confidence to providing networking opportunities and personal rewards, the programme training provides a valuable opportunity for professional development. If you work with children and families, consider attending the Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training to enhance your practice and make a positive difference in the lives of those you work with.
Learn more about this programme training by visiting our website at www.parentsplus.ie or book your place on our programme training today via the button below.
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