Family Links Nurturing Programme
The Nurturing Programme provides structured 10-week courses for parents and for children. It builds positive relationships based on four key ideas (constructs) arising out of research undertaken in the late 1970s by Dr. Stephen J. Bavolek, a pioneer in the development of family education in the United States. The Nurturing Programme is relevant to all adults responsible for children – parents and carers, professionals supporting families, staff in Early Year settings and in school. The Nurturing Programme reflects many of the aims in government policy and initiatives for children and families. These include the provisions of the 2004 Children Act, the National Service Framework for Children, the public health white paper Choosing Health and the Primary National Strategy for Attendance and Behaviour.
Who is this course for?
Any parent regardless of ability. It is suited to parents of toddlers up to teenagers. There is a crèche available if needed (but needs to be booked).
Outline of course
Emotional Literacy is ever more widely accepted as a key constituent for a fulfilling life and a well-functioning society. There are five main aspects of emotional intelligence to develop in becoming emotionally literate: Knowing our emotions, Managing our emotions, Motivating ourselves, Recognising emotions in others and Handling relationships These five elements reflect the key principles of the Nurturing Programme: Self-awareness and self-esteem, Appropriate expectations, Empathy, Positive discipline The programme encourages an approach to relationships that gives children an emotionally healthy springboard for their lives and their learning. The Nurturing Programme supports positive behaviour and goes much further than that by exploring the emotional needs behind behaviour. The experience of empathy is an important contributor to lifelong health and well being.
Course details
Please contact us for the next course available.