Dear Parents/Carers,
Please see the following message from CHUMS:
We just wanted to share the autumn term virtual workshops we are offering to families in Bedfordshire and Luton. All workshops are delivered via
Microsoft Teams video call.
Please share the following information with all parents/carers, including the registration form which includes our referral criteria. As stated on this,
families must be registered to a GP surgery in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough or Luton to be accepted onto a workshop.
Please note that spaces for workshops are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. If families wish to attend any workshop, they need
to complete the attached registration form and return it to fwteam@chums.uk.com at least a week before the workshop they wish to attend.
WORKSHOPS:
Parent Sleep Workshop (Children aged 12 and under) - The workshop will cover the following topics; why sleep is important, what is ‘good’ sleep,
possible causes of sleep difficulties and learning strategies to help overcome sleep problems.
• Wednesday 12th October 9:30am-11:30am
Teenage Sleep Workshop (Children aged 13+) - The workshop will cover the following topics; why sleep is important, what is ‘good’ sleep, sleep
hygiene tips and strategies for managing worries at night.
• Tuesday 8th November 4-6pm
Parent Self-esteem workshop (Children aged 12 and under) – The workshop equips parents with an understanding of self-esteem and ways to
promote high self-esteem through parenting style and collaborative activities to try at home with their young person
• Monday 28th November 9:30am-11:30am
Teenage self-esteem (Parents and young people 13+) - One off workshop which equips teenagers with an understanding of self-esteem and tools to
build confidence through thought challenging, relaxation and activities to celebrate strengths and successes. Workshop also offers parental tips for
building self-esteem in adolescence
• Tuesday 4th October 4-6pm
Anxiety Workshop (Parents of children under the age of 12) - The workshop will cover the following topics: Emotional development in children,
emotional regulation, psychoeducation around anxiety and anxiety management strategies.
• Wednesday 21st September 5-7pm