Parents Plus Information Sessions – May 2023

If you are a qualified professional working with families and children and would like more information about our programmes, please join us for our online Information Sessions in May 2023.  Here you will find out more on our programmes and training from our senior trainers and you will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout. […]

Are You Passionate About Building Strong and Resilient Children?

Building Resilient Families and Children: Empower Yourself and Your Service with the Parents Plus Children’s Programme. Enhance your ability to support families with the evidence-based Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training.The Parents Plus Children’s Programme Training is an evidence-based parenting programme designed to support parents in the effective management of their child’s behaviour and emotional well-being. […]

Parents Plus Seeks Trustee with Governance Expertise

Parents Plus is seeking applications from skilled Trustees with Governance expertise Parents Plus mission is to improve outcomes and well-being for children, adolescents and their families by empowering professionals to deliver our evidence-based parenting and mental health programmes through their services in local communities.   Parents Plus vision is that families in need have access to proven and tailored tools […]

Rates of anxiety and depression among young people are at unprecedented levels, but there is hope.

The Working Things Out Programme offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) training for professionals to equip young people with coping skills, helpful thinking strategies, improved conflict resolution and communication skills, and reduced stress levels. This evidence-based programme builds on young people’s strengths and positive relationships with their families, peers, schools, and communities. The programme can be […]

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A Master Class in Solution Focused Groupwork

We are delighted to extend our invitation to you to attend our forthcoming Master Class in Solution Focused Groupwork. The central tenet of delivering effective Parents Plus Groups is skilled group facilitation, and in this masterclass, we aim to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become an effective group facilitator. Solution Focused […]

Parents Plus welcomes The Report on Aligning Disability Services with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Parents Plus welcomes this important report published by the Joint Committee on Disability Matters today. The report shows access to mainstream health services is severely impacted for people with disabilities due to inaccessible services, lack of expertise, therapies, & individualised services as well as a significant cost of disability & a lack of disability awareness […]

25 Years of Impact: Our Commitment to Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Parents Plus is an evidence-based organisation that provides a range of services and professionals in Ireland and around the world. Our goal is to support professionals with the tools to help parents and caregivers in raising resilient, confident, and happy children and young people. At the core of the Parents Plus approach is a commitment […]

A Balancing Act: Navigating Children’s Technology Use in the UK and Ireland

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, children’s use of technology is on the rise. However, this trend raises concerns about the potential impact on children’s development and well-being. According to a report by Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, children aged 5 to 15 spend an average of 2 hours and 11 minutes per day online. […]