We are running the following events, for Berkshire families, online via Zoom. They are free (£5 refundable booking deposit) or at a nominal cost. Some events have a small number of places available for non-Berkshire families. Please click on the highlighted event title for further information and to book.
Sleep Tips for Children and Young People (age 8+): On Demand Presentation
A 12 minute presentation for parent/carers to share with children and young people. Available until 31 August 2020.
Sleep for Teens: On Demand Presentation
A 40 minute presentation for parent/carers to share with teenagers. Available until 31 October 2020.
Dads & Male Carers Support Group
Tues 4 August: 7.30-9.30pm
Transitioning Children & Young People with SEND into Education at a Time of Upheaval
You will be booking to attend all 3 sessions:
Wed 5 August: 7-8.30pm: Transition
– What are our worries and fears about the return to school?
– What are we transitioning from and to?
– Managing unexpected endings and transitions
Wed 12 August: 7-8.30pm: Prepare and Plan
– Communication – triangle child, parent/carer and school
– Managing fears and anxieties
– Naturalise and reduce worries and fears
– Focus on what we do have control of
– What is in our child/young person’s Coping Toolkit for home and school
– Nurturing belonging
Wed 19 August: 7-8.30pm: Reintroducing, Routines and Rituals
– The importance of re-establishing routines and rituals
– What does a return actually look like?
– Gradual integration and courageous coping
– Preparing for new rules and expectations in context of our children’s strengths and limitations.
– Problem solving scaffolding to sustain coping capacity and adapting to change.
Supporting Recovery of Children with Attachment Issues
Thurs 27 August: 7.30-9pm
A workshop commissioned by Adopt Thames Valley primarily for Adoptive Parents, Kinship Carers and related Professionals living in the Thames Valley. Those living/working outside of the Thames Valley are welcome to attend.
Sleep and Anxiety for parent/carers of children and young people with SEN
Tues 1 September: 7-9pm
Sleep and Anxiety for parent/carers of children and young people with SEN
Fri 4 September: 10.30am-12.30pm
Managing the Challenges of Autism during the Pandemic
Wed 9 September: 12.30-2pm
A workshop commissioned by Adopt Thames Valley primarily for Adoptive Parents, Kinship Carers and related Professionals living in the Thames Valley. Those living/working outside of the Thames Valley are welcome to attend.
Adoptive Mums Workshop and Support Group – Responding to Rage
Wed 9 September: 7.30-9pm
Mon 14 September: 7-8.30pm
Pre and Post Assessment Workshops: ADHD
You will be booking to attend all 3 sessions
Mon 14 September: 7-8.30pm: Intro to ADHD
Mon 21 September: 7-8.30pm: ADHD and Anxiety
Mon 28 September: 7-8.30pm: ADHD and Behaviour
Dads and Male Carers Support Group
Tues 15 September: 7.30-9.30pm
Wed 16 September: 11am-12pm
Pre and Post Assessment Workshops: Autism
You will be booking to attend all 3 sessions
Wed 16 September: 7-8.30pm: Intro to Autism
Wed 23 September: 7-8.30pm: Autism and Anxiety
Wed 30 September: 7-8.30pm: Autism and Behaviour
Managing the Challenges of ADHD during the Pandemic
Thurs 17 September: 12.30-2pm
A workshop commissioned by Adopt Thames Valley primarily for Adoptive Parents, Kinship Carers and related Professionals living in the Thames Valley. Those living/working outside of the Thames Valley are welcome to attend.
Sleep for parent/carers of children and young people with additional needs
Fri 18 September: 10.30am-12.30pm
A group for school aged autistic girls (up to/including age 18) who live, or attend a school, in Berkshire
Sat 19 September
Primary Age: 9.30-10.30am
Secondary Age: 10.45-11.45am
Supporting Recovery of Children with Attachment Issues
Tues 22 September: 12.30-2pm
A workshop commissioned by Adopt Thames Valley primarily for Adoptive Parents, Kinship Carers and related Professionals living in the Thames Valley. Those living/working outside of the Thames Valley are welcome to attend.
PSC SEND and Mental Health Conference
Keynote Speaker: Dr Pooky Knightsmith
Wed 23 September: 9.30am-6pm
Autistic Girls Monthly Workshop and Support Group
Thurs 24 September: 7-8.30pm
Sleep and Anxiety for parent/carers of children and young people with SEN
Fri 25 September: 10.30am-12.30pm
Dads and Male Carers Support Group
Tues 6 October: 7.30-9.30pm
A group for school aged autistic girls (up to/including age 18) who live, or attend a school, in Berkshire
Sat 10 October
Primary Age: 9.30-10.30am
Secondary Age: 10.45-11.45am
Wed 14 October: 11am-12pm
Adoptive Mums Workshop and Support Group: Topic TBC
Wed 14 October: 7.30-9pm
Autistic Girls Monthly Workshop and Support Group
Thurs 22 October: 7-8.30pm
Dads and Male Carers Support Group
Tues 3 November: 7.30-9.30pm
Adoptive Mums Workshop and Support Group: Topic TBC
Wed 11 November: 7.30-9pm
A group for school aged autistic girls (up to/including age 18) who live, or attend a school, in Berkshire
Sat 14 November
Primary Age: 9.30-10.30am
Secondary Age: 10.45-11.45am
Wed 18 November: 11am-12pm
Autistic Girls Monthly Workshop and Support Group
Thurs 26 November: 7-8.30pm
Dads and Male Carers Support Group
Tues 1 December: 7.30-9.30pm
A group for school aged autistic girls (up to/including age 18) who live, or attend a school, in Berkshire
Sat 5 December
Primary Age: 9.30-10.30am
Secondary Age: 10.45-11.45am
Wed 9 December: 11am-12pm
Adoptive Mums Workshop and Support Group: Topic TBC
Wed 9 December: 7.30-9pm
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