Courses available for parents from Cheshire East

Sleep Workshop for Parents

Our free Sleep Workshops are open to parents of children aged 8-16 who live in the old Macclesfield Borough, including Wilmslow, Knutsford and Poynton. We aim to support you in understanding why your child may be struggling to sleep, possible causes of sleeping issues and importantly, what you can do to help your child and family to get better sleep. The workshop is split over 3 sessions: 1: The science of sleep 2: Practical strategies, tips and advice 3: One to one telephone parent session Please email [email protected] to request a referral form. Link address: https://www.justdropin.co.uk/sleep/

Timid to Tiger for Parents

Timid to Tiger is a parenting-based approach to managing anxiety in children available to parents of children aged 8-12 living in the Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Poynton and Knutsford areas. It is based on evidence that anxious children benefit substantially from a parenting style that is clear, calm and consistent. Starting Tuesday 5th October, 6-7.15pm, running weekly on each consecutive Tuesday (ending Tuesday 23rd November). Please email [email protected] for a referral form. Link address: https://www.justdropin.co.uk/timid-to-tiger/

Mental Health Aware 1/2 Day Workshop for Parents

For parents of children aged 8-18 years and living in the Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Poynton and Knutsford areas, this free workshop is a one off 3-hour session. Led by a qualified MHFA trainer, it covers information on mental health issues, case studies and practical activities to gain confidence and awareness in supporting your child with their mental health. Upcoming dates: Saturday 18th September, 10am – 1pm Please email [email protected] for a referral form. Link address: https://www.justdropin.co.uk/mental-healthaware-1-2-day/

Triple P for Parents

For parents of children aged 12-16, Just Drop-In run Triple P in partnership with the Local Authority throughout the year. It’s run over an 8 week period, and includes 4 x group sessions, 3 x one to one phone calls, followed by a final group session. The Positive Parenting Programme is a parenting and family support system designed to prevent, as well as manage behavioural and emotional problems in children and young people. Our next free course is running on Tuesday’s 3-5pm from 14th September to 2nd November. Please email [email protected] for a referral form Link address: https://www.justdropin.co.uk/triple-p/

Mental Health First Aid for Parents

We offer a free two-day course covering all aspects of youth mental health for parents of children aged 11-18, living in the Macclesfield, Poynton, Wilmslow and Knutsford areas. This course is accredited and certificated for anyone who successfully completes the training. More information is available from https://mhfaengland.org. However, booking is strictly via Just Drop-In. Next dates: Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th October 9.30am5.00pm (Face to Face). Please email [email protected] to request a referral form Link address: https://www.justdropin.co.uk/mental-healthfirst-aid-2-day/