Parent Support
We know positive relationships are vital to the wellbeing of children. Attachment research shows that a positive, secure relationship with a parent or carer provides the support base from which a child can thrive. Parents and carers are so important!
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We offer courses for parents and carers that aim to:
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Empower parents and carers to strengthen their relationship with their child
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Give parents and carers knowledge about the latest research on how best to connect with their children
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Provide strategies to help form better connections and manage difficult behaviours
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Improve parents’ and carers’ confidence and self-esteem
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Help you to enjoy family life again!
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The parenting courses we offer are:
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Parent-Child Attachment Play
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One-to-one Parent Support using the Nurturing programme
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Baby bonding
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Find details of courses below.
For more information, or to express your interest get in contact via our website or email: info@ubuntuplaytherapy.org
What is Parent-Child Attachment Play (PCAP)?
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PCAP is an enjoyable and proven programme where a therapist works with the parent/carer to strengthen the parent/carer – child relationship. PCAP works on the belief that parents/ carers are the expert on their child and can be the ‘change agent’ in their own family. This course is designed to empower parents to develop a happier, more united family home!
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The PCAP practitioner works with the parent to encourage playfulness and teach skills to empower the parent to build a more secure relationship with their child. It is a gentle play-based approach which provides parents with the skills to improve family relationships.
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PCAP is typically offered as a 10-week course consisting of weekly 1:1 sessions with the therapist and the parent/ carer.
The programme can also be offered as an addition following a course of play therapy for the child as a way of cementing the therapeutic process of the child into family life.
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There will also be group sessions available. Please enquire directly if interested.
How does it work?
One-to-one parent support using the Nurturing Programme
The nurturing programme is a tried and tested 10 week programme that seeks to empower parents in building positive relationships with their children, encouraging helpful behaviour, developing resilience, empathy and self-esteem in themselves and their children.
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There are four key areas that will be explored during the process in order to develop the skills, emotional well-being, understanding and confidence. These are: self awareness/understanding, appropriate expectation, empathy and positive discipline which are the foundation of the programme.
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We have two therapists who have been trained through Family Links to deliver the nurturing programme on a one-to-one basis. This makes it more specific to the needs of each family and can be shortened as appropriate.
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The facilitator will meet with the parent/s to discuss the difficulties, and what they would like to achieve from the work. This will either involve the complete 10 session programme or tailored to the family’s needs.
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Shorter sessions can be done bi-weekly for parents to have more practice between sessions.
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