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Please see our Courses page for more information about each course.

Online courses will be delivered via Zoom by two experienced trainers.
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You will need access to a device such as a smart phone, tablet or computer with a webcam and mircophone. If you haven't used Zoom before we will help you get set up. No special skills are required. Workshop attendees do not require use of a webcam or microphone

To be notified when a new workshop opens for bookings, go to our EVENTBRITE page and click on Follow.

September to December 2023

WORKSHOPS

We have a number of single session workshops for parents of children with diagnosed or suspected ASD and or ADHD. These are funded by Herts County Council so are free for parents who live or go to school in Herts to attend. Click on the link for full details of what each workshop covers. PDF Flyer
Workshop Link to book ID Date Day Time
School Avoidance Book here 607 19th Oct 2023 Thu 9.30-11.15am
Tech Use Book here 608 15th Nov 2023 Wed 9.30-11.15am
Teenage Years Book here 609 22nd Nov 2023 Wed 7.30-9.15pm


COURSES
Summary for Autumn Term 2023. We have a number of 6 week courses for parents who live or go to school in Herts. These are funded by Herts County Council so are free for parents to attend. Please scroll down for full details PDF Flyer
Course Location ID Dates Day Time
Talking Additional Needs Online 597 12th Sep to 17th Oct Tue 9.45-11.15am
Talking Additional Needs Online 595 13th Sep to 18th Oct Wed 8.00-9.30pm
Talking Additional Needs St Albans 596 31st Oct to 5th Dec Tue 9.30-11.30am
Talking Anger Online 601 1st Nov to 6th Dec Wed 8.00-9.30pm
Talking Families Online 600 12th Sep to 17th Oct Tue 8.00-9.30pm
Talking Families Stevenage 599 30th Oct to 4th Dec Mon 7.30-9.30pm
Talking Families Online 598 2nd Nov to 7th Dec Thu 9.45-11.15am
Talking Teens Online 603 11th Sep to 16th Oct Mon 7.45-9.15pm
Talking Teens Online 604 13th Sep to 18th Oct Wed 7.45-9.15pm
Talking Teens Online 605 31st Oct to 5th Dec Tue 7.45-9.15pm
Talking Dads Online 602 13th Sep to 18th Oct Wed 7.45-9.15pm
Talking Dads Online 606 31st Oct to 5th Dec Tue 7.45-9.15pm


Full details of courses Autumn Term 2023
Talking Additional Needs
Tuesdays
9.45 to 11.15am
     x 6 weeks

12th, 19th, 26th September,
3rd, 10th and 17th October 2023
Online
In the comfort
of your own home

Hertfordshire
For parents of children aged 2 to 12 years
Your child does not need to have a diagnosis, but does need a recognised additional need.
We may be able to fund childcare if you need it to attend the course.
Course ID 597

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so that we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Additional Needs
Wednesdays
8.00 to 9.30pm
     x 6 weeks

13th, 20th, 27th September,
4th, 11th and 18th October 2023

Online
In the comfort
of your own home

Hertfordshire
For parents of children aged 2 to 19 years
Your child does not need to have a diagnosis, but does need a recognised additional need.
Course ID 595

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so that we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Additional Needs
Tuesdays
9.30 to 11.30am
     x 6 weeks

31st October,
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November,
and 5th December 2023
St Albans Fire Station
Community Room
153 London Road
St Albans
AL1 1TQ
For parents of children aged 2 to 19 years
Your child does not need to have a diagnosis, but does need a recognised additional need.
We may be able to fund childcare if you need it to attend the course.
Course ID 596

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so that we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Anger for Families
Wednesdays
8.00 to 9.30pm
     x 6 weeks

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November
and 6th December 2023
Online
In the comfort
of your own home

Hertfordshire
For parents of children aged 0 to 19 years

Course ID 601

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
To check eligibility and book a place

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so that we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Families
Tuesdays
8.00 to 9.30pm
     x 6 weeks

12th, 19th, 26th September,
3rd, 10th and 17th October 2023
Online
In the comfort
of your own home

Hertfordshire
For parents of children aged 0 to 12 years

We may be able to fund childcare if you need it to attend the course.
Course ID 600

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
To check eligibility and book a place

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so that we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Families
Mondays
7.30 to 9.30pm
     x 6 weeks

30th October,
6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November,
and 4th December 2023
The Oval Community Centre
Vardon Road
Stevenage
SG1 5RD

For parents of children aged 0 to 12 years

Course ID 599

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
To check eligibility and book a place

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so that we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Families
Thursdays
9.45 to 11.15am
     x 6 weeks

2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November,
and 7th December 2023
Online
In the comfort
of your own home

Hertfordshire
For parents of children aged 0 to 12 years

We may be able to fund childcare if you need it to attend the course.
Course ID 598

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
To check eligibility and book a place

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so that we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Teens
Mondays
7.45 to 9.15pm
     x 6 weeks

11th, 18th, 25th September,
2nd, 9th and 16th October 2023
Online
In the comfort
of your own home

Hertfordshire
For parents of children aged 12 to 19 years


Course ID 603

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
To check eligibility and book a place

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Teens
Wednesdays

7.45 to 9.15pm
     x 6 weeks

13th, 20th, 27th September,
4th, 11th and 18th October 2023
Online
In the comfort
of your own home

Hertfordshire
For parents of children aged 12 to 19 years


Course ID 604

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
To check eligibility and book a place

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Teens
Tuesdays

7.45 to 9.15pm
     x 6 weeks

31st October,
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November,
and 5th December 2023
Online
In the comfort
of your own home

Hertfordshire
For parents of children aged 12 to 19 years


Course ID 605

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
To check eligibility and book a place

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Dads
Dads, Step-Dads, Stay at Home Dads, Working Dads - All Dads
Wednesdays

7.45-9.15pm
     x 6 weeks

13th, 20th, 27th September,
4th, 11th and 18th October 2023
Online
In the comfort
of your own home

Hertfordshire

This 6 week course is aimed at dads and male carers with children aged 0 to 12yrs.

Course ID 602

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
To check eligibility and book a place

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.


Talking Dads
Dads, Step-Dads, Stay at Home Dads, Working Dads - All Dads
Tuesdays

7.45-9.15pm
     x 6 weeks

31st October,
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November,
and 5th December 2023
Online
In the comfort
of your own home

Hertfordshire

This 6 week course is aimed at dads and male carers with children of aged 12 to 19yrs.

Course ID 606

Please quote this course ID when booking
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
To check eligibility and book a place

PDF
Flyer

Please call or text us on 07512 709556

Email  bookings@supportinglinks.co.uk and include your phone number so we can call you
HCC logo
This course is funded by Herts County Council so is free for parents of children who live or go to school in Hertfordshire.



Your Feedback

"This has really helped me think about my parenting. I am so encouraged by the changes in my daughter and myself."


"Very non-judgemental so you always felt supported. All very positive and so encouraging."


"I enjoyed the course very much and I have put a lot into practise. It has been so helpful in making me feel more confident"


"This course has been very good for me and my son. He is listening to me, eating better and co-operating more."


"Significant improvement in my family life."


"My children are better behaved."


"It has made me feel more confident in dealing with my child."


"I have used some of the techniques we have been taught and had a very successful outcome.."


"I feel closer to my children and I feel they are closer to me. We are able to talk more openly and freely."


"I am a lot happier. We get on better as a family.."


"Trainers were helpful, friendly and supportive. They were able to answer questions raised effectively. I would definitely recommend this course.."


"Excellent, have told some other family members they should attend as the advice we have received has been brilliant."


"It has helped to see that other people have similar issues and interesting to learn new techniques and reasons for behaviours."


"It has taught me the ability to stand back, remain calm and not nag so much."


"Very good leaders with good coping strategies for each indidivual situation"


"He is starting to open up and communicate more and he is more involved with our family life which is better for everyone."


"Taught me to be calmer and in control when dealing with conflict"


"The atmosphere in the house is calmer and happier"


"I have found the programme extremely useful, particularly in dealing with anger issues. I have employed the strategies given to me and have definitely noticed the difference."


"My 2 children seem happier with a calmer mum. I understand their behaviour better."



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