Empowering Professionals to Support Healthy Families: The Benefits of the Healthy Families Programme Training
The well-being of families is a crucial component of a thriving society, and empowering professionals to support healthy families is an important step towards this goal.
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 Healthy Families Programme Training, developed by Parents Plus Charity, offers a solution-focused and evidence-based approach to helping professionals work effectively with families.
In this blog post, we will explore the key benefits of training in the The Parents Plus Healthy Families Programme and why it is an invaluable investment for professionals.
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 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.
The next Healthy Families Programme facilitator training is on the 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd March 2024 (9am-1.30pm) an is suitable for a range of professionals, including:
- Primary Care Teams such as Psychologists and Public Health Nurses
- HSE Sláintecare Healthy Communities
- Children’s Hospitals
- Dieticians
- Health Promotion Officers
- Family Resource Centres
- Regional Parent support networks
- TUSLA Parenting Support Champions Project
- Area Based Childhood Programme (ABC)
Building Stronger Relationships
Strong and healthy relationships are the foundation of a stable family, and the Healthy Families Programme Training provides professionals with the skills and strategies to support positive family dynamics. Through this training, you will learn how to facilitate effective communication around topics such as 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.
Enhancing Mental Health Outcomes
Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, and the Healthy Families Programme Training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify and address mental health issues within families. 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.
Developing Practical Parenting Strategies
Positive parenting practices are essential for healthy family functioning, and the Healthy Families Programme Training provides professionals with practical strategies to support parents. Through this training, professionals learn how to promote positive parenting behaviours, manage challenging behaviours, and enhance parent-child relationships. By empowering parents with practical tools and strategies, professionals can contribute to healthier and happier families.
Fostering a Culture of Prevention and Early Intervention
Prevention and early intervention are critical in addressing family challenges, and the Healthy Families Programme Training provides professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify and address potential issues before they become more significant.
Enhancing Professional Development
Investing in professional development is critical for personal and professional growth, and the Healthy Families Programme Training offers an excellent opportunity for professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge.
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.
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.
