5 Reasons Why Professionals in Community, Education, Health and Disability Services Should Attend the Healthy Families Programme Training
As a professional working in the community, education, health, or disability services, you understand the importance of supporting families in creating healthy and positive relationships. However, it can be challenging to know how to best provide this support.
The Parents Plus Healthy Families Programme is a highly effective evidence-based programme that has been specifically designed to support families in improving their relationships, communication, and overall well-being. As a professional, attending the training for this programme can equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively deliver this programme to families in your community.
This programme is practical, solution-focused and draws on parents strengths. It is suitable for all families with young children aged 1 to 12 years. It is flexible and can be delivered over 6-12 weeks in small groups or with individuals.
In our pilot with 42 families, the parents reported significant improvements in family well-being and healthy habits in the home.
Here are some reasons why professionals in community, education, health, and disability services should attend this programme:
1. Tailored for Specific Needs:
The programme is tailored to meet the specific needs of families who are facing challenges related to parenting, communication, and family dynamics. The training will provide you with the tools to tailor the programme to the unique needs of the families you work with.
2. Help parents understand how to improve their family’s health and well-being:
This includes promoting healthy eating and mealtimes, and incorporating active play and physical activities into their day. You will also learn how to support parents in establishing good routines for sleep, which is essential for overall family well-being.
3. Help parents maintain positive mental health:
Mental health and self-esteem are also key areas that you will cover in the programme. You will learn how to help parents maintain positive mental health and self-esteem in themselves and their children, which is critical for overall family well-being.
4. Setting up rules around technology use:
You will learn how to support parents in setting up rules around technology use at home. With technology playing such a central role in our lives, it is important for families to establish healthy boundaries and routines around technology use to promote positive family relationships.
5. Building positive family relationships.:
Finally, the programme focuses on building positive family relationships. You will learn how to support parents in creating a positive family environment that promotes effective communication, respect, and cooperation.
In conclusion, if you are a professional working in the community, education, health, or disability services, attending the training for the Parents Plus Healthy Families Programme is a valuable investment in your professional development. The programme has a proven track record of success and can help you to support families in creating healthy and positive relationships. By attending the training, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact on the families you serve.
With the demand for this training increasing, we cannot guarantee availability if you delay your booking. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your professional skills and support families in your community.
Book today to secure your place and gain the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact on the families you serve.
If you would like to train in any of our programmes, learn about our group discounts or discover how we can support you to improve outcomes for children, adolescents and families, please contact our Impact Lead, Vicki Byrne, Vicki@parentsplus.ie
We also deliver onsite training and supervision of teams (15 or more), and/or tailored support in the roll-out and evaluation of our programmes to ensure effective community-wide delivery.
