This information is for the ‘Basic’ Parent Group Leader Training. Participants will be trained to deliver any one of three programmes: the Basic Parent program (for parents of children aged 2 – 8); the School Readiness programme; and the Toddler Programme [The ‘home coaching’ manual can also be utilised by group leaders if delivering the 1:1 home coaching programme].

The workshop for the Incredible Years® Basic Parent Group Leader Training (to cover toddlers, preschool and school aged children from 2 years up to age 8) is an accredited training which is three full days. The programme is designed to promote positive strategies and to assist parents in managing children’s behaviour problems. This intervention programme is used by various professionals (therapists and parent educators from psychology, social work, teaching and education, nursing and psychiatry) who work with families of young children.
The programme topics include: play; helping children learn; using positive reinforcement; effective limit setting including establishing effective rules and routines; how to ignore inappropriate behaviour; and using the Time Out approach as a non-violent discipline approach; problem solving; effective communication skills; and supporting children’s education. Group therapy process skills for group leaders such as empowering parents, collaborating, dealing with resistance, confronting and teaching, supporting and advocating for parents will all be covered. Participants will learn effective parent group leader skills and feel confident to deliver the programme to parents thereafter.

Led By: Maria McAleese, Incredible Years® (IY) Mentor NI
Contact: mariamcaleese2@gmail.com
Tel: 07920022782

Tickets are now available for the T:BUC Engagement Forum…

On behalf of The Executive Office and the Community Relations Council, we look forward to welcoming you to our Engagement Forum, entitled “The Good Friday Agreement 25 Years On.”

T:BUC Engagement Forums are a great way to hear from practitioners and organisations in the local community about how they are involved in the delivery of T:BUC and the promotion of Good Relations.

The T:BUC Strategy (Together: Building a United Community) acknowledges the importance of the voluntary and community sector in contributing to the delivery of T:BUC’s objectives.

The Forum will be hosted by Tim McGarry (from the BBC’s “Blame Game” series), and the event will also include a panel discussion, presentations, and group tours during the afternoon.

The Forum will be held in the Ebrington Hotel, Derry City, on Tuesday 19 September 2023 at 9.30 AM.

Get your tickets now!

Online sessions facilitated by Alice Sharp Ltd for Registered Early Years Settings. See details below and apply: http://bit.ly/3DHjiU7

What will happen at this event?

Dr.Suzanne Zeedyk, Research Scientist, and Sally Hogg, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL) will share their expertise on Infant Mental Health.

You will also hear lived experiences of service users, and examples of good practice in infant mental health work in NI.

The refreshed IMH Action Plan in NI will also be launched at this event.

Who is this event for?

Local practitioners, policy makers, voluntary/community representatives, academics, students, parents, and service users.

Who is hosting this event?

This is a partnership event, co-hosted by members of the Regional Infant Mental Health Implementation Group, including the Public Health Agency, Health and Social Care Trusts, and voluntary/community members of the Stronger from the Start Alliance.

This event will take place over Zoom on 12th October from 9.30-1pm .

Once registered, attendees will receive Zoom details ahead of the event.