Being a Grandparent


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Understand feelings: Understand behaviour

Being a Grandparent Being a Grandparent is a 4 week course for grandparent carers who would like to understand how best to support their grandchildren with any emotional and behavioural worries. Grandparents have the opportunity to talk with other grandparents in a friendly environment to share experiences and solutions. Key Topics: 

Developing grandparents understanding of difficult behaviours



Supporting grandchildren’s emotions through acknowledging and understanding feelings



Developing grandparents’ understanding of the importance of listening, verbal and non-verbal communication



Promoting positive approaches to boundary setting and problem-solving



Providing an opportunity for grandparents to share their experience with others

Results of the Pilot Group: Grandparents tell us they learnt lots of new strategies that helped them:

Reduced stress in the family home



Increased confidence in talking about difficult issues



Increase in understanding of challenging behaviours

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT JILL ON 01429 401898