Parenting programmes
Parenting courses for challenging behaviour in Dorset.
The Pan-Dorset Parenting Service have been delivering and training in Dorset for over 15 years. The service is commissioned by Dorset NHS to deliver programmes recommended in the NICE guidelines.
We work closely with a range of professionals including GPs, Paediatricians, CAMHS, Social Care, Early Help and schools. Our Parenting Practitioners understand that you know your child best, we will work with you to identify and build on your strengths as a parent.
Incredible Years Programmes currently delivered by Action for Children:
- Pre-school for parents of children aged 3-6 years (15 weeks)
- School Age for parents of children aged 6-11 years (12 weeks)
- ADHD for parents of children aged 6 to 11 with a diagnosis of ADHD (15 weeks)
What does the Incredible Years programme cover?
The Incredible Years Programme enables parents to have effective tools in managing their child’s behaviour. It aims to give you new strategies as well as building on the ones you are already using to make them more effective in your home. In turn you should see an increase in positive behaviours and a reduction in behaviours your find challenging, helping you feel more confident and reducing household stress.
- Building strong positive relationships
- Academic and persistence coaching to promote school readiness
- Social and Emotional Coaching to strengthen your child’s empathy, self regulation and social skills
- Increasing positive behaviours with attention, praise, encouragement and incentives
- Rules routines to promote your child’s cooperation and sense of responsibility at home
- Managing misbehaviour
- Teaching your child to problem solve
- Effective communication
What makes Incredible Years so effective?
The Incredible Years Programme was created in 1980 by Dr Carolyn Webster-Stratton when she was a parent of two children aged 8 and 4 years old. Carolyn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Nursery Practitioner and University Professor. Over the past 4 decades, she has developed and researched the evidenced based Incredible Years Parent, Teacher and Children’s series.
Parents said:
“I have enjoyed every minute and can’t tell you how invaluable it’s been. My child is a happier, calmer boy and I am feeling much more positive for the future”
“It has brought my family closer together and I am so happy about the bond I have made with my children”
“We have more fun and a happy house, the support from the group was vital”
“I have learnt so much from the course and this is due to the fantastic leadership and have met some wonderful people”
“I love that the group leaders are non-judgmental and have real life experience. Everyone is supporting each other, it has made me feel less alone and my confidence has grown as well as my child’s”
A professional said:
“Your expertise, professionalism, and warmth created such a safe and supportive environment, allowing all parents to feel comfortable, valued, and truly heard. The impact of this course has been truly significant - I have already seen some incredible changes while working with a family, simply by applying a consistent approach.”
