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Mental Health & Young People

To explore issues that may affect the mental health of young people. Recognising depression in Teenagers. Communicating about self-harm. Risk factors associated with eating disorders.

Contact Details

Organisation:Geraldine’s Training & Development Service
Contact name(s):Geraldine Butler
Address:Ballycomoyle, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath Also at 125 Manor Court, Knocknacarra Galway
Telephone:044 9661572
Mobile:087 1349479
Email:[email protected]
Website:www.geraldine.ie

Programme Details

Target audience:Parents in general, Parents of children 13-18, First time parents, People who parent alone, Post separation parents, Fathers, Foster parents, Blended families
Theme/subject matter:General Parenting
Method of delivery:Group work, One-to-one work, Home visiting
Programme aims:To explore issues that may affect the mental health of young people. Recognising depression in Teenagers. Communicating about self-harm. Risk factors associated with eating disorders.
Resources used:Grow Mental Health, Barnardos Resource Library and the Department of Health.

About the Facilitator

Name:Geraldine Butler
Qualifications:2012 – current: BA Family & Community Studies, NUIG; 2006: Certificate: Effective Communication and Listening Skills; 2003: FETAC Certificate, Training of Trainers in the Voluntary Sector; 1999: Diploma Community Development and Leadership, NU Maynooth; 1995: Building Community School Links, Marino Institute of Education; 1994: Training and Development, All Hallows College, Drumcondra.
Experience:Over twenty years working with parents, children and various groups and organisations.

Location & Duration of the Programme

CountyCavan, Galway, Longford, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Westmeath
Local venue: 
Other details about the location of the programme: 
Number of sessions:4
Frequency of sessions:Weekly
No. of hours per session:2.5 hours
When is the programme held?Depends on the needs of the participants
Is childcare available?No response

Booking the Programme

How do I book a place on the programme?Self Referral, Referred by professional
Total cost incl. materials:€145 plus travel

About Barnardos

Barnardos’ mission is to deliver services and work with families, communities, and our partners to transform the lives of vulnerable children who are affected by adverse childhood experiences. Because childhood lasts a lifetime www.barnardos.ie  

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