As part of the One Good School initiative, Jigsaw has made a number of short courses available online for Parents/Guardians.
Mental Health Awareness for Parents
Suitable for: Parents and guardians
Duration: 1 hour
Format: Online – self-directed learning that can be done at own pace
How: Go to this link to get started: https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-awareness-course-for-parents/
Content:
- Module 1: The changing needs of our young people
- Module2: Introduction to youth mental health
- Module 3: Youth mental health in Ireland
- Module 4: Promoting and supporting youth mental health for the young people in our lives
Self-Care for Parents
Suitable for: Parents and guardians
Duration: 1 Hour
Format: Delivered face-to-face, in line with health restrictions OR Online, self-directed learning at own pace
How: Go to this link and get started: https://jigsaw.ie/self-care-course-for-parents/
Participants will:
- Have a greater understanding of what self-care is
- Have a greater understanding of the important of looking after their own wellbeing in the role as a parent
- Be more aware of their own self-care needs
- Be able to develop their own self-care plan
Recorded Webinars for Parents (including questions from Parents)
Supporting Young People While in Lockdown: https://jigsaw.ie/webinar-supporting-young-people/
Helping Young people Adjust to Change: https://jigsaw.ie/webinar-adjusting-to-change/
Helping Young People Manage Disappointment: https://jigsaw.ie/webinar-managing-disappointment/
Supporting Young People to Manage Anxiety: https://jigsaw.ie/webinar-managing-anxiety/
