Pathway to Positive Mental Health in Children and Young People

led by Linda Kent

Cost: £15

The Speaker, Linda Kent:

Linda Kent (Fd Sc, NNEB)

Linda introduces herself, “Having trained as a Nursery Nurse, I’ve worked with children in a variety of settings, including  Hospital; Private Nursery, Children’s Centre; Schools (Nursery, Primary & Secondary). I’ve worked extensively with Children who have Additional Needs; Children on the Autistic Spectrum as well as other Neuro Diversities and children from other Nationalities than my own.

I’ve been Play Lead on Paediatric Hospital Ward, Playgroups Supervisor, Youth Leader, ran Children’s Clubs, School Governor and Children’s Practitioner for NSPCC. Qualifying as a Counsellor in 2012, I worked many years for Relate.

I’ve always seen supporting parents/carers as an important part of the work, and now, as a private, self-employed Children & Young People’s Counsellor, I am able to do so more fully by encouraging and helping equip parents/ carers/ significant others to nurture resilient, happy children in our modern world.

I’m also a Wife and Mother to two wonderful grown up young men.”

Who is this for?

Everyone who interacts with children, including parents, step-parents, carers, grandparents, uncles, aunts, godparents, school staff, children’s and youth workers etc. Please note that attendance at this event is not suitable for children or young people.

What is it about?

An opportunity for you to consider the pressures on children and young people today and to understand how these impact their mental health.

How?

Two talks will be given during the morning:

· Understanding the child and young peoples’ world in today’s society,

· How to support and nurture resilience in children and young people.

· An opportunity to ask questions.

Hot drinks will be served between the talks.

What you can expect?

· To gain a greater understanding of the child/ young person’s world.

· To appreciate how we fit into their world.

· To consider how our reactions and communications can hinder or help their mental health.

· Tips and tools for improving our relationships with the child/young person.

· How to encourage communication.

PDF of the leaflet: Pathway To Positive Mental Health in Children and Young People

DISCLAIMER

We hope that you will benefit from this event. However, please make sure that you do not use anything learned at this event as a substitute for any ongoing therapy, medication or other professional help that you (or any young person in your care) may be accessing at present.

Cost

This Pathway morning costs £15 per person which includes hot drinks, biscuits and handouts to support the teaching.

Book your place via this link: Pathway 24th Nov

This event will be repeated on Saturday 25th November 2023