Table 2 Brief outline of parent/carer group sessions
Session | Objectives |
|---|---|
Session 1: Welcome to Young SMILES | Understand the purpose of the group and start to share family information safely |
Session 2: What our children do well | Develop insights into how parents/carers can (and do) encourage and support their children to do well and feel good about themselves |
Session 3: What our children worry about | Identify sources of stress in their children and understand healthy and unhealthy responses |
Session 4: How we support our children | Identify obstacles to successful family communication and identify support networks |
Session 5: Moving on together | Celebrate progress, consolidate relationships and plan for the future |