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Parents' Wellbeing Support

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Wellbeing 

In this challenging time for all families, wellbeing is so important 

Why not try this relaxation podcast for parents and children from NEPS (National Educational Psychological Service) 

soundcloud.com/user-719669409/relaxation-techniques-30-03-2020
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Stress Control online
Stress is a normal reaction to the rapidly changing and uncertain times we are all living in at the moment. If you are feeling a bit more stressed than usual and would like to learn some great ways, free-of-charge, to deal with common problems like anxiety, depression, panicky feelings, poor sleep and poor wellbeing then come along to our online Stress Control class.

‘Stress Control’ is a six-session cognitive-behavioural therapy class used extensively in community-settings by the NHS (UK) and HSE (Ireland) and across the world. You can find out more here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVRme6oWZT2hsCYaSergGw    



Barnardos Parent Supportline

Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
Barnardos provides practical and emotional supports to children and parents in its 41 centres, in families’ own homes, through the school environment, and within communities across Ireland. Last year we worked with over 20,000 children, young people and their families.
Given our expertise in providing a wide variety of supports to families and children, Barnardos have launched a national parent supporting in response to the challenges they are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic. This service will be staffed by Barnardos project workers who are trained professionals.
The government’s response to Covid-19 has meant that normal routines and sources of support are currently unavailable to many families. Through our dedicated telephone supportline Barnardos staff can provide support and advice to parents on the following issues:
  • How to talk to your children about the corona virus
  • Setting a good routine
  • Managing children’s behaviours and sibling dynamics
  • Managing aggression and family discord
  • Home schooling/managing school expectations.
  • Fostering natural learning opportunities in the home
  • Healthy eating
  • Accessing fun and educational activities for families and individual children
  • Managing your child’s worries
  • Self-care for parents
  • Helping parents manage their own worries and anxieties
  • Managing children’s online activity
Barnardos also provides specialist services and support in relation to bereavement, adoption and fostering.
You can make contact with the parent supportline by phoning 1800 910 123 between 10.00am and 2.00pm Monday to Friday.

Supporting your Child’s Positive mental Health and  Wellbeing

www.walkinmyshoes.ie/media/2757/npc_leaflet.pdf
A helpful guide from the National Parents Council for supporting your child's wellbeing