Stronger Together is a parent support and wellbeing group facilitated  by the Shine Centre.

Why the Stronger Together Support Group?

The Stronger Together Support Group has come about because of the feedback we have received from parents who have told us that they want to engage, share and talk with other parents who face similar experiences and challenges.

They want to become Stronger Together!!

The programme is free to participants, but we do ask that once you book your place that you commit to attending as others who wish to attend will miss out.

How does the programme work?

• There are 6 sessions (1 per month for 6 months).
• The group will meet on a  Tuesday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm approx.
• Part of each session will focus on a specific area of wellbeing.

What areas are covered in the programme?

• Open group discussions/shared experiences.
• Talk therapy.
• Anxiety management techniques.
• Acceptance, gratitude and savouring.
• Readiness for change and positive change.
• Emotional self-care skills.
• We also want to have some fun, can’t be serious all the time!!

How much does it cost?

The programme is free to participants, but we do ask that once you book your place that you commit to attending as others who wish to attend will miss out.

Dates:

• Session 1: 13th May,2025
• Session 2: 10th June, 2025
• Session 3: 08th July,2025
• Session 4: 09th September,2025
• Session 5: 07th October, 2025
• Session 6: 11th November, 2025

How do I join the programme?

There are 15 places available in this group. Just click on the link at the top of the page to book your place.

Meetings will take place at the Shine Centre in Carrigaline – P43 E392

Stronger Together is a parent support and wellbeing group facilitated  by the Shine Centre.

Why the Stronger Together Support Group?

The Stronger Together Support Group has come about because of the feedback we have received from parents who have told us that they want to engage, share and talk with other parents who face similar experiences and challenges.

They want to become Stronger Together!!

How does the programme work?

• There are 6 sessions (1 per month for 6 months).
• The group will meet on a  Tuesday evening 7.30pm to 9.30pm approx.
• Part of each session will focus on a specific area of wellbeing. These elements will be delivered by a group of qualified and experienced coaches, facilitators and therapists.

What areas are covered in the programme?

• Open group discussions/shared experiences.
• Talk therapy.
• Anxiety management techniques.
• Acceptance, gratitude and savouring.
• Readiness for change and positive change.
• Emotional self-care skills.
• We also want to have some fun, can’t be serious all the time!!

How much does it cost?

The programme is free to participants, but we do ask that once you book your place that you commit to attending as others who wish to attend will miss out.

Dates:

• Session 1: 15th October 2024
• Session 2: 19th November, 2024
• Session 3: 17th December, 2024
• Session 4: 14th January, 2025
• Session 5: 18th February, 2025
• Session 6: 18th March, 2025

How do I join the programme?

There are 12 places available in this group. Just click on the link at the top of the page to book your place.

Meetings will take place at the Shine Centre in Carrigaline – P43 E392

The programme will cover the following topics

• Autism- a spectrum of alternative neurology
• Autistic anxiety- cause, identification and management
• Understanding Sensory Profiling
• Sensory Seeking and Sensory Avoidance
• The Sensory Environment
• To identify behaviours that might challenge
• Understand why the behaviours are happening and what is driving them
• Strategies to prevent, reduce or eliminate behaviours that might challenge
• How to build skills that promote positive behaviour

Each session will also have opportunity for questions and also allow time for parents to connect. This programme serves to empower parents with not only knowledge but the safety of a supportive community of fellow parents to learn from also.

Dates –

16th March 7.30pm-9pm

23rd March 7.30pm-9pm

30th March 7.30pm-9pm

6th April 7.30pm-9pm

Venue- Shine Centre, Carrigaline

The programme will cover the following topics

• Autism- a spectrum of alternative neurology
• Autistic anxiety- cause, identification and management
• Understanding Sensory Profiling
• Sensory Seeking and Sensory Avoidance
• The Sensory Environment
• To identify behaviours that might challenge
• Understand why the behaviours are happening and what is driving them
• Strategies to prevent, reduce or eliminate behaviours that might challenge
• How to build skills that promote positive behaviour

Each session will also have opportunity for questions and also allow time for parents to connect. This programme serves to empower parents with not only knowledge but the safety of a supportive community of fellow parents to learn from also.

Dates –

27th Oct 7.30pm-9pm

3rd Nov 7.30pm-9pm

10th Nov 7.30pm-9pm

17th Nov 7.30pm-9pm

Venue- Shine Centre, Carrigaline

The programme will cover the following topics

• Autism- a spectrum of alternative neurology
• Autistic anxiety- cause, identification and management
• Understanding Sensory Profiling
• Sensory Seeking and Sensory Avoidance
• The Sensory Environment
• To identify behaviours that might challenge
• Understand why the behaviours are happening and what is driving them
• Strategies to prevent, reduce or eliminate behaviours that might challenge
• How to build skills that promote positive behaviour

Each session will also have opportunity for questions and also allow time for parents to connect. This programme serves to empower parents with not only knowledge but the safety of a supportive community of fellow parents to learn from also.

Dealing with the challenges of everyday life can be stressful for many parents. A lot of the stress we experience is driven by our thoughts and beliefs, because the way we think directly affects the way we feel. As a result, compromised coping, low mood, exhaustion and irritability can all be factors of dealing with ongoing stress. This is an opportunity for parents to focus on their own needs for a couple of hours and to re-think how you deal with stress and look at ways that you can better manage your stress levels and increase your sense of wellbeing.

The Re-thinking stress evening will cover:

• • What is stress?
  • How you respond to stress now?
  • Why beliefs and coping styles matter.
  • Acceptance and the process of change.
  • Thinking and responding differently to stressful situations..
  • Building resilience.

  A really important part of these sessions will be listening to parents by creating a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space where they can talk openly about their lived experiences.

  Format:            One evening from 7.30pm to 9pm

  Duration:         1.5 hours.

  Venue:              The Shine Centre, Carrigaline, Co Cork

  Dates:               Wednesday 19^th April, 2023

  Time:                7.30pm

  Cost:                  €20 per place.