Being a parent is rewarding, but it can also be challenging and demanding. BrightSparks has a range of free* and accessible courses and workshops for parents and carers to help them to develop a range of skills to support children and young people’s wellbeing.
Our Workshops cover a series of important subject areas, all of which will help you to build and strengthen relationships and develop your confidence in meeting the many challenges that parents face.
These sessions will provide practical solutions and positive strategies to use with your family. Taught by sector experts, these friendly and accessible sessions provide a comfortable and safe environment to learn and grow your skills across a range of areas.
*Free courses are funded by City of York Council
UPCOMING ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Stress and Anxiety in Young People (11-16)
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Why attend:
In this session we will look at what stress and anxiety is and how they can impact on children and young people's lives. We will focus on understanding stressors, signs of stress and strategies to promote positive mental wellbeing.
Please note that this workshop is for York residents only.
Developing Social and Emotional Resilience
Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Why attend:
This session will provide a whole family approach to developing social and emotional resilience. It will focus on what emotional resilience looks like in young people, how to cultivate resilience and strategies for developing emotional resilience in children and young people.
Please note that this workshop is for York residents only.
OUR TUTORS
Are courses are designed by two experienced facilitators Katie Simpson and Christine Shipley who have been leading and facilitating Emotional Resilience and Parenting Support Courses across the region for a number of years. Beyond the life of the course, our tutors are happy to provide advice, support and guidance related to emotional resilience and signpost to appropriate provision. Details for how to get in touch will be provided on the course.
THE Format of the online COURSE
Each of our live workshops will be a 45 minute online session, followed by a 15 minute interactive Q&A session.