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‘You First’ insights programme for parenting in the 21st Century

Off The Record 'You First' Course is an insights programme for parenting in the 21st Century for parents and carers of 11-25 year olds   Weekly sessions start date TBC   You First is a chance to work with our experienced professionals and other parents and carers of young people experiencing similar difficulties and challenges in a safe, therapeutic environment. You gain insights into the experiences of your young person in the 21st century, how the teenage brain develops, and self-awareness to gain tailored tools and empowerment to support your young person in the best way you can. People who have attended You First before have said it has really helped them learn about the dynamics between themselves and their young person and helped them to adapt to improve their relationship. Others have found it turns knowledge they already had into tangible action, or that they are empowered to continue with their current parenting style as they understand their young person's challenges better

• Learn more about how your personal life experiences can shape you as a parent
• Explore the challenges facing your children in today’s world
• Get new skills to support and empower them
• Gain important insights into parenting in a different way

• A better understanding of living as a young person in the 21st century
• A range of interesting topics to help you support your young person, such as an understanding of the teenage brain, building emotional intelligence and self-awareness, coaching skills and an alternative approach to parenting
• Opportunities to share experiences with others and to create a supportive parenting community to help each other, after the programme

• Thursdays 9:30-11:30 starting 6th November at Leigh Park Community Center