In-person

The Parents Plus Adolescent Programme is a 9 week group based programme for parents of adolescents. The programme is an evidence based parenting course promoting effective communication and positive relationships in families with adolescents aged 11 to 16 years.

Contact: Jackie on 087 1962030 for further details.

Other relevant short courses see website https://corkcitypartnership.ie/2024/01/community-education-autumn-brochure-2022-cork-city-partnership/

• How to Argue Better (H2AB): An 8 hour course to help parents / adults manage conflict constructively, reducing negative impacts on children. Usually delivered over 4 sessions.
• 5 – Step Programme: ‘A confidential, evidence based support programme for family members or concerned persons affected by a loved one’s drug or alcohol misuse. Delivered over 5 sessions in one-to-one or group format. We are currently recruiting for an online 5 Step programme beginning 5th November. Click Notice 5 Step Family Support Group programme_Nov 2020 for details. For further information on the 5 Step programme click 5 Step Info Flyer_2020 or contact Mella Magee
• Family Support Programmes: 4-10 week facilitated group support programmes for family members or concerned persons affected by a loved one’s drug or alcohol use. To access a family support programme for a group of concerned persons contact CODAAP.
• Young Person’s Programme: A 10 module activity based programme that supports development of coping skills in young people [aged 12 – 17] affected by drug or alcohol use in the home. Contact CODAAP to arrange a programme for a group of affected young people.

Parents or carers living in Cork city community.

Participants will be asked to complete a registration form to demonstrate eligibility and can include: • People living in disadvantaged communities • People impacted by educational disadvantage • People living in jobless households or households where the primary source is lowpaid and/or precarious • People who are long term unemployed • International Protection Applicants • People with disabilities • Heads of One-parent Families • Travellers • Roma • Island residents • People with a criminal history • Refugees .Eligible participants must live in Cork City – New Boundary

Groups of parents and those working with them can apply for training to the Community Project. Parents can also self-refer.

See https://corkcitypartnership.ie/2024/01/community-education-autumn-brochure-2022-cork-city-partnership/

This course is a response to the needs of local community groups.