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SUMMARY:Toileting support for children and young people with SEND
DESCRIPTION:Join ERIC for this support session on toileting for SEND children and young people\n\n\nWelcome to Toileting support for children and young people with SEND \nJoin ERIC on Tuesday 13th January at 7PM. \nIn this session we will explore how the bowel works\, what can go wrong and what to do about it. An essential first step towards potty training your toddler or toilet training an older child. \nIn this session\, ERIC will cover: \n\nRecognising constipation\, and the importance of treatment\, as well as working towards getting the poo in the loo.\nHow to use our knowledge of how the bladder and bowel work to shape toileting programmes.\nChildren’s individual needs enabling you to personalise the programme\, and maximise the chances of success.\nAnd much more!\n\nYou will need to register on Eric’s zoom registration page to receive the zoom link for the session. \n\n1 day before the event you will receive an email from Eventbrite with the zoom link\, please click the link.\nThe link will direct you to the zoom register\, please fill in your details. (name\, city\, email address)\nThe zoom link to attend the session will be sent to the email address you used to register on zoom.\n\nIf you have any questions please email: info@bristolparentcarers.org.uk \n \nPlaces are free to parent carers living in Bristol or have a child in a Bristol school\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/toileting-support-for-children-and-young-people-with-send/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Exploring Trauma: Building Emotional Safety for Children and Young People
DESCRIPTION:A supportive session for parents and carers  on trauma and building emotional safety for children and young people with SEND\n\n\nWelcome to Exploring Trauma: Building Emotional Safety for children and Young People with SEND. \nJoin Bristol Parent Carers and Emma Spillane\, a Therapeutic coach and Theraplay-informed practitioner and Trauma trainer at St Anne’s House on Tuesday 20th January at 10AM. \nOur in person sessions are a great way to connect with other parent carers in a relaxed and welcoming space. We’ll have snacks and refreshments — so come along\, have a cuppa\, and take some time for you while getting helpful information and support. \nUnderstanding trauma can help us make sense of the behaviours\, emotions and challenges we sometimes see in children and young people with SEND. This gentle and informative session is designed to help parents and carers explore what trauma is\, how it can show up\, and how early experiences may affect a child’s development and wellbeing. \nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\nA clear and compassionate explanation of what trauma is and how it presents in children and young people with SEND.\n\n\nInsight in to how early life experiences can shape behaviour\, development and responses to stress.\n\n\nAn overview of common trauma responses and what they might look like in daily life.\n\n\nGentle\, practical ideas for creating a sense of emotional safety and support at home and in school.\n\n\nTime for reflection\, discussion and shared understanding with other parent carers.\n\nSnacks and refreshments will be provided – please submit your dietary requirements using this form. Please submit your requirements no later than one week before the session to give the caterers time to prepare. \nPlaces are free for parent carers who live in Bristol or have a child at a school in Bristol\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/exploring-trauma-building-emotional-safety-for-children-and-young-people/
LOCATION:St Anne’s House – Community And Creative Hub\, Saint Anne's Road\, Brislington\, England\, BS4 4AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Health Through Body Shape Protection
DESCRIPTION:Join Anna Goldsmith and Bristol Parent Carers for this session on Body Shape Protection\n\n\nWelcome to Safeguarding Health Through Body Shape Protection. \nJoin Bristol Parent Carers and Anna Goldsmith from Simple Stuff Works on Tuesday 20th January at 7pm. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore the essentials of body shape protection and why it matters. We’ll look at how the body can change over time and\, more importantly\, the practical steps we can take to maximise positioning to safeguard health and wellbeing. \nThis session will be recorded so we can share it with other families afterwards\, and so you can revisit it yourself at a later date. Recordings are securely stored and will be available for 60 days. \nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\nWhy body shape changes can happen and the impact this can have on overall health.\nStrategies to protect and maintain body shape\, ensuring comfort and dignity.\nHow to create effective\, plans in collaboration with those who need to be involved.\nPositive\, practical actions you can implement straight away.\n\nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/safeguarding-health-through-body-shape-protection/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Getting Started: Understanding support for your child’s needs
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn all about supporting your child’s needs!\n\n\nGetting Started: Understanding Support for Your Child’s Needs \nAre you just starting to look for support for your child’s development\, behaviour\, learning\, or wellbeing? \nFeeling unsure where to begin or who to turn to? \nYou’re not alone and this session is here to help. Join us for a friendly and informative session which offers clear\, practical guidance in a relaxed and supportive space. \nWhat We’ll Cover: \nEducation – Understanding how schools can offer support when a child is finding things difficult. \nHealth – An overview of health supoort such as doctors\, therapists or community health teams and how to access support. \nSocial Care – Support available through the local council – who might be eligible and how to access help caring for your child. \nWorking Together – Simple ways to bring information together across school\, health and home. \nKnowing Your Rights – An overview of your rights as a parent or carer and support you can access. \nQ&A – Ask your questions!You can ask about things that matter to you. \nThis session is for families who are just starting out\, so we might not be able to answer every question.If you can\, please send your questions to us before the session: https://forms.office.com/e/n5XgeA7zMS \n*Please note\, to attend this event you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/getting-started-understanding-support-for-your-childs-needs/
LOCATION:Hartcliffe & Withywood Community Partnership (HWCP) The Symes Resource Centre\, Peterson Avenue\, Hartcliffe\, Bristol\, England\, BS13 0BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Join Bristol Parent Carers and Neurodiversity Training as we explore ARFID and how to support your child or young person with this need.\n\n\nWelcome to ARFID – Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder \nJoin Bristol Parent Carers and Loren snow from Neurodiverse Training on Thursday 29th January at 7PM. \nIn this session we will explore underlying sensory\, anxiety and neurodivergent factors that can give rise to restrictive and avoidant eating\, with lots of support and guidance on understanding and supporting your child or young person with this need. \nThis session will not be recorded. \nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\nUnderstanding ARFID\nPossible causes and contributing factors\nWays to support your child or young person with ARFID\nAnd much more\n\nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/arfid-avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder/
LOCATION:England
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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