Email: [email protected] Phone: 053 9259821 Email: [email protected] Phone: 053 9421374 Dear Service Provider “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People is a National directive whose aim is to provide one clear pathway to services for all children and young people with a disability, focusing on the needs of the child/young person and their family”. As part of this directive the HSE formed a Local Implementation Group comprising of HSE personnel involved in the delivery of Paediatric Services. Parent, Department of Education and Section 39 Voluntary agency representatives will also become involved in this process as we move forward. While reviewing current service provision it became apparent that there was a lack of awareness of all the support services that are available for children and their parents in the Wexford area. In order to address this deficit we have put together the attached directory of local supports both Voluntary and HSE run in County Wexford. This directory includes: Parenting Programmes Advocacy Groups Mother and Toddler Groups National Disability Organisations This list while comprehensive is not an exhaustive therefore we would appreciate it if you could inform us of any new developments or groups which may not have been included. We would be grateful if you could distribute this directory to any group or parent whom you feel would benefit from the information. Yours Faithfully Lucy O’Hagan and Louise Smyth Local Leads Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 1 Directory of Parent Supports in Wexford Developed by: Louise Smyth L.O/EIT Lucy O’Hagan Senior SLT Disclaimer Information, contact names, telephone numbers, addresses and web links provided in this Directory are for your convenience only and should not be considered as official, endorsed or recommended. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is as accurate and up to date as possible at this time. No responsibility can be accepted for, or on behalf of any organisation or service, whether listed or omitted or for staff details that change once the Directory has been finalised and issued. Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 2 Table of Contents Name of Course Page Courses offered by the Health Service Executive Family Communication and Self Esteem 2 Wexford Self Harm Intervention Programme 3 Courses offered by other Agencies Childcare Network – Parent Plus 4 Family Resource Centre – Parent Plus 7 Springboard family support project 9 Barnardos – Positive Parenting 10 Barnardos - Teen Support 12 Youth Services – Strengthening Families Programme 13 Youth Services – Parent Plus Adolescent Programme 15 DESSA – Empowering parents training Programme 16 Local Playgroups New Ross 17 Gorey 19 Wexford Town 22 Enniscorthy 26 Parent and Toddler Groups All Areas 28 National/Local Disability Organisations 30 Family Communication and Self-Esteem Aimed at: Primarily aimed at parents of 9 -16 year olds. One to one or group? Group Group size: 12-18 people Duration: 2½ hours per week over 8 weeks Topics covered: Communication and listening within in the family Self-esteem – childhood messages, the language of self esteem The Good Enough Parent- assertive parenting Setting limits with your child Exploring feelings Resolving conflict & problem solving Peer pressure Drugs and alcohol How is the course delivered? Group work, small & large group discussion with feedback, role play and skills practice Is there a charge: No charge Where is it available? Wexford, Gorey, New Ross, Enniscorthy For further information contact the person in your local area: Nuala Harpur, A/Senior Health Promotion Officer, Health Promotion Office, HSE – South, Whitemill Industrial Estate, Wexford Tel. 053 9185781 Email: [email protected] Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 2 Wexford Self Harm Intervention Programme Aimed at: Individuals aged 16 and over where, following adverse life experiences or other recent or past stressful events, a person may feel vulnerable and as a consequence experience suicidal ideation or the impulse to self harm. The course is not aimed at individuals who are at immediate risk or those who may require immediate response. One to one or group? One to One Counselling Group size: Individual Duration: Up to 12 sessions offered Topics covered: The aim of counselling is to enable the individual to reflect on any current difficulties they might have and to work collaboratively with them in creating and considering alternative strategies to resolve these difficulties. How is the course delivered? Individual counselling Is there a charge: No charge Where is it available? Southeast – Ely Hospital, Wexford. St. Senans, Enniscorthy. Primary Care Centre, Gorey. For further information contact the person in your local area: Available during weekday office hours. Self referrals or by Health Professionals where informed consent is obtained. The Wexford Self Harm Intervention Programme, Comhar Adult Counselling Service, Westgate, Wexford. Tel. 053 9174050 Email: [email protected] Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 3 Parents Plus – Childcare Network Aimed at: Parents of children 0-16 years – groups are organised around the following ages: 1-6yr, 6-11yr, 11-16yr. One to one or group? Group Group size: 5-10 people Duration: 2 hours per week over 6 - 8 weeks depending on the age group. Topics covered: Tuning into your child Child centred play and communication Encouraging and supporting your child Understanding and responding to misbehaviour Assertive Parenting Establishing rules and boundaries Solving problems together, Choices & consequences Using routines & rewards How is the course delivered? Group work, small & large group discussion with feedback, video Is there a charge: No charge Where is it available: Wexford Town, New Ross, Gorey, Enniscorthy Upcoming course dates are posted on www.wexfordchildcarenetwork.com For further information contact: Anne Lonergan [email protected] 053 92 39628 Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 4 Parent Plus Aimed at: Parents of 0-6 year olds / Parents of 6-12 year olds, Lone parents One to one or group? Group Group size: 12-20 participants Duration: 2 hours each week over 6 weeks Topics covered: Tuning into your child Child centred play and communication Encouragement and praise Solving discipline problems, Choices & consequences Routines & rewards Time out How is the course delivered? Group work, small & large discussions role play, skills practice, video Is there a charge? Total cost to groups may be subsidised Small charge to individual parents Where is it available? Wexford For further information contact: Carmel Lonergan, Childcare Co-ordinator, Childcare Network, 7 Castle Hill, Enniscorthy Co. Wexford Tel. 053-9239628 Email [email protected] Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 5 Parenting – The Most Important Job You’ll Ever Do! Childcare Network Aimed at: Parents of children aged 1-10 years One to one or group? Group Group size: 5-10 people Duration: 2 hours per week over 6 weeks Topics covered: Building on parent’s strengths Solving discipline problems Building relationships with children Communication Importance of play Motivating and encouraging children Building your child’s self esteem How is the course delivered? Group work, small & large group discussion with feedback. Is there a charge: No charge Where is it available: Wexford Town, New Ross, Gorey, Enniscorthy Upcoming course dates are posted on www.wexfordchildcarenetwork.com For further information contact: Anne Lonergan [email protected] 053 92 39628 Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 6 Parent Plus Children’s Programme Raheen FRC Aimed at: Parents of children 6-11 years One to one or Group? Group Group size: 5 -12 people Duration: 2 hours a week for 8 weeks Topics covered: Help children learn and reach their full potential. Develop a close and warm relationship with your children. Set rules and establish positive routines in the home. Manage difficult behaviours and discipline problems. Solve childhood problems in a positive way that help your child learn. How is the course delivered? Group – practical Is there a charge: No charge but booking is essential Where is it available: Raheen Family Resource Centres. For further information contact: Caroline Doyle Raheen FRC 051 428805 email: [email protected] Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 7 Parent Plus Children’s Programme Taghmon FRC Aimed at: Parents of children 11 - 18 years One to one or Group? Group Group size: 5 -12 people Duration: 2 hours a week for 8 weeks Topics covered: Getting to know and connecting with your teenager. Encouraging and listening to teenagers Establishing rules and boundaries Teaching teenager’s responsibility Discipline for young people Dealing with conflict. Solving teenage problems How is the course delivered? Group – practical Is there a charge: No charge but booking is essential Where is it available: Taghmon Family Resource Centre. For further information contact: Mary O’Loughlin Taghmon FRC 053 9134465 email: [email protected] Directory of Wexford Parenting Programmes – October 2013 8 Springboard Family Support Project Aimed at: Parents of children 0-18years One to one or Group? One to one centre or home based Group session in the centre Group size: 6 – 8 people Duration: 2