Training

Parent Group Leader Training

2011

BASIC Parent Group Leader training
Date: 15th - 17th June 2011
Trainer: Dr. Dermot O'Reilly, IY Mentor
Venue: Bewleys Hotel, Newlands Cross, Dublin

BASIC Parent Group Leader training
Date: 16th - 18th February 2011
Trainer: Dr. Dermot O'Reilly, IY Mentor
Venue: Stewart's Hospital Resource Centre, Rossecourt, Balgaddy, Lucan, Co. Dublin

 

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The IY Parent programmes

The Basic Parent Group Leader training programme

The Basic Parent Group Leader training programme is a course for those interested in delivering the Incredible Years Basic Parent programme, the recently revised Basic Parent training programmes is for group leaders who are working with parents. This 3 day training is designed to promote positive strategies and to assist parents in managing childrens behaviour problems. The programme includes: play, helping problem solving, effective communication skills and supporting childrens education. Group process issues such as empowering parent, collaborating, dealing with resistance, confronting and teaching, supporting and advocating for parents will be discussed. The training provides group leaders with the skills and information they need to begin delivering the Incredible Years Basic Parent programme.
Cost: 650 euro
*programme updated June 2008 now includes newly developed toddler material*


The Advance Parent Group Leader training programme
The next step for those delivering the Incredible Years parenting programmes. The Advance Parent programme is based on the same principles as the Basic Parent programme is for parents who have already completed the Basic Parent programme and require further support. Topics covered include: adult communication and interpretation skills; problem solving with partners, teachers & children; anger management; and how to give and get support. This two day training is for group leaders wishing to deliver the Advance Parent programme. Participants must have completed the Basic Parent Group Leader training in order to do the Advance Parent Group Leader training.
Cost: 550 euro


The Infant Programme Group Leader training programme
The recently published Infant programme is based on the same principles as the Incredible Years BASIC Parent Programme for parents of younger children. The Infant programme is comprised of eight sessions that focus on the childs first year of life. The Incredible Years Infant programme supports parents and their babies in the following ways: learning how to observe and read babies cues and signals; understanding babies as intelligent learners; learning about ways to provide physical and tactile stimulation for babies and its importance for brain development; understanding the importance of finding time for oneself to renew energy for parenting; understanding about babies development of object and person permanence and more! This 2-day training is designed for IY group leaders and Public Health Nurses. Group therapy process issues such as empowering parents, collaborating, dealing with resistance, confronting and teaching, supporting and advocating for parents will be discussed.
Cost: 350 euro