Overview
Three linked sessions delivered online via Zoom by specialist parenting practitioners.
The sessions are funded by NHS East Berkshire and commissioned by GEMS. Your booking information will be shared with GEMS for reporting purposes. The workshops will be lead by PSC specialist parenting practitioner Denise Challis with Charlie Taylor from our Helpline.
GEMS provide a range of workshops and support for families. For further details please check their website here:Â GEMS
Event outline
Session 1: Introduction to ADHD
- What is ADHD?
- Challenges & concerns
- Strengths and opportunities
Session 2: Anxiety and ADHD
- What is anxiety?
- What is the relationship between ADHD and anxiety
- Coping strategies
Session 3: Managing ADHD Behaviours
- Attention Deficit Behaviours
- Hyperactive Behaviours
- Impulsive Behaviours
- Behaviour Management Strategies
Facilitators
Denise Challis
Parenting Practitioner
Denise has many years experience of working within schools with children and families, many of whom have lived experience of neurodiversity and/or special needs and disabilities. She is also an accredited mindfulness and compassion teacher (CPCAB).
Charlie Taylor
Helpline Manager
Charlie provides information and support to parents/carers and professionals through our Helpline. She coordinates and facilitates our monthly face-to-face community support groups for parents/carers of children with special needs. She works with our Children and Young People groups, and supports practitioners on Autism and ADHD workshops. Charlie has personal and professional experience of neurodiversity.
Attending details
Please make a booking for each person attending. On booking you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite. This may go to your junk folder.
Zoom Requirements:
– Please have Zoom downloaded to your PC for the best experience. You can download the software here:Â https://zoom.us/
– You need a Zoom account to access the workshop. You can sign up for a free Zoom account here:Â https://zoom.us/signup
Accessing the Event:
The Zoom meeting ID, passcode, and link will be emailed 3 days before the event, and also 1 hour before. Please check your junk folder.
Zoom will ask you to register for the event. Please provide your first name and surname. This allows us to note attendance for our records. The email address requested by Zoom is the one associated with your Zoom account. If there is more than one person on your booking, and you are accessing the event together from one device, then please put both of your names in the Zoom registration form when you join the event.
Please do not sign in/register using ‘Apple ID sign in’ as this removes your name and email address from the Zoom report and we cannot log your attendance, resulting in a DNA (Did not attend) against your name.
Please note that you may not record the event or take screenshots. This is to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of attendees. Many of our events have waiting lists. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so we can offer your place to waiting families.
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