TCSoA School Newsletter March 2018 Newsletter | Page 7

Strengthening Families Programme
Strengthening Families is a 7 week course that helps families with young people aged
10 – 12 years to prepare for their teenage years and going to secondary school. Becoming
a teenager can be a challenging time for young people and parents alike.Strengthening
Families is proven to support both parents and young people through this time of change.
Each session is held in the evening and lasts for 2½ hours (5pm – 7.30pm). During the
sessions you learn by watching DVDs, taking part in activities and discussions. In the first
hour, parents and young people meet in their own groups to take part in activities with
group facilitators. In the second hour everyone comes together again to participate in a
family activity. An evening meal is provided for all the family and crèche and tr ansport
are also available.
What are the benefits?
Parents and carers:-
●With each session your confidence will grow as you:
●Meet other parents and share experiences
●Learn about different ways to support your child; and
●Learn how to set boundaries as they get older
Most of all, Strengthening Families helps your whole family to experience your young
person’s teenage years more positively.
Young people:-
With each session your confidence will grow as you:
●Learn how to set your own goals for the future, helping you to achieve greater success
when you move onto secondary school
●Develop skills for handling peer pressure, which helps to avoid problems such as drugs
and alcohol; and
●Learning how to appreciate the feelings of others
Your whole family:-
By the end of the 7 week course you will have a much better understanding of each
other’s strengths and qualities, helping you to become much stronger as a family and
better able to support each other.
The course will be running in Auchterarder and Crieff after the Easter holidays.
Application forms are available from the school or www.pkc.gov.uk/strengtheningfamilies
To talk to someone about the programme contact: Evidence2Success 01738 477836,
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