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Family Support Courses

Current Programme

Living With Teens Workshop
Date: Tuesday 21st February
Time: 8.00pm—10.00pm Cost: Donation
A one session workshop for parents of teenagers & pre teens
What Teenagers Need

  • The Importance of Listening
  • Living with Teens Course
  • Communicating with Teens
  • Tackling Conflict & Negotiating Rules


Positive Parenting
Date: Wednesday 1st February
Time: 10am to 12noon Cost: Donation
A one session workshop for parents of children aged 0 to 12 years.

  • 21st Century Challenges
  • Self Esteem
  • Discipline
  • Positive Parenting Course


Paediatric First Aid
Date: Monday 26th March & Monday 2nd April
Time: 9.30am –1pm Cost: €30
Trainer : James McLoughlin, Absolute Safety

  • CPR (Child & Infant) (Including AED)
  • Respiratory Emergencies.
  • Child / Infant Assessment.
  • Child / Infant Choking
  • Infantile Convulsions.
  • Wounds & Bleeding.
  • Burns, Scalds, Chemical Poisoning.

Qualification: On successful completion of the course (Written & Practical Assessment) each participant will receive a Paediatric First Aid Certificate issued by Absolute Safety.
Booking Essential

Buntus Refresher Training
Date: To be Confirmed
Time: 10am to 1.30pm Cost: Free
Buntus is a comprehensive physical activity programme for 2 to 5 year olds


Baby Massage
Date: Monday 20th February for 4 weeks or Monday 16th April for 4 weeks
Time: 10am - 11.30
Facilitator: Tara Griffith Cost €80
100% of class fee may be reclaimable with VHI,
Quinn Healthcare and Hibernian Aviva.
Learn to Massage your Baby with a group of other new mums
Benefits of Baby massage
For babies:

  • Supports the bonding process
  • Improves blood circulation, digestion and balance
  • The baby learns how to relax and become calmer
  • May provide relief for colic and digestive problems

For Parents:
Increases parental competence in relating to and handling the baby. Positive effects extending to other relationships i.e., partner and other children.
Baby massage classes offer parents the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences and also to meet new people.



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