Rollercoaster Support run events for parents of children with emotional or mental health difficulties.
| Parent/carer support group |
Wednesday 15th February 2023 6-8pm |
Support, information, advice on a range of topics around mental health with a parent peer
supporter & CAMHS Nurse. |
The Acley Centre, Carer's Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4PE |
| Mental Health drop in |
Friday 24th February 1-2pm |
| Book a 30 minute 1:1 with a CAMHS Nurse or SEND IASS advisor. |
Held online via Zoom. |
Closed Facebook group - Rollercoaster closed Facebook Group is a safe space for parents to access
support from other parents at any time https://www.facebook.com/groups/1601632260084760
Making changes together events
Understanding emotionally based School avoidance: This is an awareness session to increase understanding of what anxiety based school avoidance is, identify potential triggers and look at available support and strategies. This session is suitable for parents/ carers of all school aged children but may be of limited value to parents of children with more complex needs. Wednesday 8th March 2023 09:30am-11:30am
Anxiety (Two groups) this session looks at what anxiety is, what the triggers might be, how to identify it and how we can support our children and young people. Tuesday 21st March 2023 09:30am-11:30am—Ages 5-11 years, Tuesday 14th February 2023 09:30-11:30am—Over 11 years or Wednesday 19th April 2023 09:30am-11:30am—Over 11 years.
Emotional Wellbeing What is it and how can we improve it for ourselves and our children? This session explores the link with mental health and looks at how we can manage our own well-being as well as that of our children and young people. Wednesday 1st February 2023 09:30am-11:30am
To book places please email: [email protected] Please state which session/s you would like to attend and give your name,
The sessions are aimed at parents of school aged children but parents of younger/older children are very welcome. The sessions will be led by a CAMHS trainer and will run on Microsoft TEAMS