CAMHS How to Cope When Your Child Can't Event Thursday 23rd October Totton £25

A one-day event focused on parents/carers understanding their own needs, and learning strategies to look after themselves as they support a young person with their own mental health needs. 

Book using the link on the flyer below or via this page: Events – CAMHS

CAMHS P.A.C.E. Event Friday 7th November

A free mental health and wellbeing event for all parents and carers who support or work with young people. 

Book your place using the link to the flyer below: 

Autism Family Support Service - You are not alone - Free parent/carer online drop-in First Tuesday of every month 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom. 

If you would like to join, email sallywagter@gmail.com. 

Art Therapy at CODA

Sessions from £60 (1:1 or small groups) 

For more information contact Martin: martin@coda.org.uk 

Forest Arts Centre Wednesday 8th October 7:00pm Neurodiversity Talk £5.50 Neurodiversity Talk with Mel Sims | Forest Arts Centre 

F.A.C.E. Family Advice FREE Online Webinar on 'Defiance' Thursday 25th September 7:00pm-8:00pm IMPORTANT to book here (early): PARENTS | Face Family Advice 

Are you struggling to manage your child's defiant behaviour? It is likely that your children will challenge you as they develop, especially as they reach the teenage years. This is a normal part of child development and usually takes the form of questioning, arguing, resisting, defying and avoidance. Sometimes though, this can reach unacceptable levels of verbal and nonverbal behaviour. Many parents are experiencing difficulties in managing their child's defiant behaviour and this is being aggravated by internal issues such as neurodivergency, anxiety and depression, and external issues such as screen addiction, insomnia and substance misuse. If you are struggling and would like some guidance and information on how to manage this type of behaviour without resorting to smacking and shouting, then join this session. This session aims to outline some family structure and communication skills that can help reduce the occurrence of defiant behaviour. It offers ideas and straight forward interventions that can help empower you to stay calm and in control of your family situation.

SCARF Year 5/6 Additional Needs Drama Club at Ashley Junior School Mondays 5:30-7:00pm For more information, families can contact us at scarf@scarfnewforest.org or visit www.scarfnewforest.org.