Parent mentoring & coaching (for children with SpLd's)

COURSE DATES:

This course is ongoing so you can join at any time.

COURSE SYLLABUS:

1. Introductory Module :

   Weekly

2. Module 1 : Accepting your child

   How parents handle their emotions and reactions (their feelings, anxieties, guilt etc) when they learn that their child has development delays (with or without a diagnosis) and how to handle them in a positive way. Includes a video, Mindset changes, positive affirmations and positive steps to take for parents.

   Weekly

3. Module 2 : Understanding your child

   Understanding your child's physical, learning and emotional difficulties. Practical strategies for parents, including mindset changes.

   Weekly

4. Module 3 : Therapies for children with Spld's

   We will look at various therapies for children with SpLd's, including videos of various therapies, with follow up questions for parents and some actions for them to take.

   Weekly

5. Module 4 : Handling frustration, anger, stress and homework

   Understand the root of frustration and anger and the stress of homework. Looking at the roots, how you feel and react. Helping your child to identify their roots of anger. Learning to manage our feelings. Mindset changes and practical strategies to help.
   

   Weekly

6. Module 5 : Handling your child's challenging behaviours

   Understanding your child's behaviour, including a video on behaviour within the session. Six strategies and management exercises to help parents and children find a way through.

   Weekly

7. Module 6 : Working with Schools

   How parents feel about the schooling and educational systems, strategies for communicating with schools and/or choosing a new school if needed, & mindset changes.

   Weekly

8. Module 7 : Preparing your child for tests & exams

   Helping your child with anxiety. Helping your child to prepare adequately. Positive attitudes, mindsets and meditations, practical strategies.

   Weekly

9. Module 8 : Emotional Development

   Helping your child with their emotional maturity & emotional G.R.I.T. growth/awareness, reveal/accept, innovate and transform. We look at attitudes including adaptability, and keeping safe.

   Weekly

10. Module 9 : Handling Teenage Years

    How teens can press our emotional buttons. How teenagers feel and behave. Authoritarian parenting and its effects. Alternative parenting strategies. Mindset changes.

    Weekly

11. Module 10 : Helping your child with their career & further education

    Helping our children make the right choices for them and supporting them in this. A few strategies and mindset changes.

    Weekly