ParentWorks®

Methodist Mission would like to hear your views about how our ParentWorks programme. We would appreciate your feedback and ideas for the ongoing development of ParentWorks. Could you please complete our survey and return it by 19 March 2012. All responses will remain confidential. Thank you for your assistance.

 

ParentWorks is two-stage group programme for parents who have children (0-13 years) in care. It is believed the most positive outcomes will be achieved by parents participation in both stages.

Stage One

Focuses on the effects of separation, grief and loss, children’s needs, the impact of parents’ lifestyles and relationships with Child Youth and Family.

Stage Two

Focuses on building positive parenting and emotional management skills.

ParentWorks (Stage One) programmes start twice a year in February and July. The programmes on offer for next term can be viewed on Group Programmes.

How Stage One (9 weeks) works

A pre-programme meeting between the client, their support person and ChildWise will identify Stage One goals.
A weekly, 2-hour group session.
A review of Stage One will identify changes and plan for future needs.
There is no reporting to Child Youth and Family unless requested by the client.

Stage One supports parents to

  • work through feelings of grief and loss
  • remain focused on the needs of their children
  • increase knowledge of the impact of abuse and separation on children
  • understand what it is like to be in care
  • commit to a positive parental role
  • build skills for quality contact
  • increase communication skills and understand their responsibilities and rights
  • build positive support networks for the future

 

How Stage Two (9 weeks) works

A pre-programme meeting between the client, referrer and ChildWise will identify Stage Two goals.
A weekly group focuses on personal development and positive parenting skills.
A weekly home visit personalises the learning by coaching and supporting parents to try out the strategies learnt (regular access must be organised during the week to facilitate this).

Stage Two supports parents to
  • understand and manage emotions
  • build attachments and strengthen relationships
  • explore thoughts and attitudes about parenting
  • learn positive parenting strategies
  • understand the causes of children’s behaviour
  • manage misbehaviour
  • develop and plan effective routines
  • establish survival tips for high-risk situations
Stage Two Report
A comprehensive report assessing the parenting ability / potential, completed by the facilitating team.

Contact

Julie
Christchurch Methodist Mission
PO Box 5416, Christchurch 8542
tel (03) 375 1470
fax (03) 352 3398
email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Christchurch Methodist Mission © 2010 | Privacy policy